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Coosa Valley Technical College, Georgia

Overview of Coosa Valley Technical College

Rome, Georgia is home to Coosa Valley Tech. Rome is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Coosa Valley Tech go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.

Coosa Valley Tech Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

Coosa Valley Tech has 2,893 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Coosa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is a member of Georgia's system of technical colleges that operate under the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education and an institution of higher learning that provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational, economic, and community development of Floyd, Gordon, and Polk counties. CVTC accomplishes its mission by providing quality technical and related academic education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, and adult education services that meet the workforce needs of area citizens, communities, and companies."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Coosa Valley Tech

Coosa Valley Technical College
One Maurice Culberson Dr
Rome, GA 30161
General Phone: (706) 295-6963
Admissions Phone: (706) 295-6941
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 295-6936
http://www.coosavalleytech.edu

Coosa Valley Tech Programs and Degrees (2005)

Coosa Valley Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair250automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair, industrial mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair
Computer Science And Engineering204computer networking, web design, computer applications programming, data processing tech, computer programming
Business And Management180call center operation, accounting technology, operations management, small business management, sales and marketing
Nursing And Emergency Medicine175EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration171data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations
Medical Support And Technology140medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy, radiographyer, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, electrocardiograph tech, ...
Construction Trades30electrician, carpentry
Medical Adminstration28medical transcription, medical receptionist
Engineering Technician27architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, drafting, CAD and design
Beauty And Cosmetology27cosmetology
Production Trades26welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking
Education And Teaching20early childhood education
Therapy And Counseling17massage therapy
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting
Real Estate And Construction Management4construction management
Cooking And Culinary Arts0chef training

Number of programs and degrees for Coosa Valley Tech in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year87632
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25525
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years10011
Associate's degree8314

Coosa Valley Tech Student Body

In 2005, Coosa Valley Tech had a total enrollment of 2,893 students (1,781 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black14%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1916%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4915%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia99%
Alabama1%

Coosa Valley Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time47 %
Part-Time39 %

Coosa Valley Tech Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Rome, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Coosa Valley Tech Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3147

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year31$49,20147$47,859
All faculty totalcalendar year31$49,20147$47,859

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Coosa Valley Tech Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Coosa Valley Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Coosa Valley Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Coosa Valley Tech Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Coosa Valley Tech Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Coosa Valley Tech % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Coosa Valley Tech Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Coosa Valley Tech Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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