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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.
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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 250 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair, industrial mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 204 | computer networking, web design, computer applications programming, data processing tech, computer programming |
| Business And Management | 180 | call center operation, accounting technology, operations management, small business management, sales and marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 175 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 171 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 140 | medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy, radiographyer, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, electrocardiograph tech, ... |
| Construction Trades | 30 | electrician, carpentry |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, drafting, CAD and design |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | early childhood education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | massage therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 4 | construction management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Coosa Valley Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 876 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 255 | 25 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 100 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 83 | 14 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 295-6941
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,389 |
Financial Aid:
Coosa Valley Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 402400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 295-6936
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 31 | $49,201 | 47 | $47,859 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $49,201 | 47 | $47,859 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coosa Valley Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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