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Coosa Valley Technical College

Coosa Valley Technical College

Coosa Valley Technical College, also known as CVTC, is located Rome, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1962. The main campus in Rome is called Floyd campus. CVTC has two other campuses located in Calhoun (Gordon campus) and Rockmart (Polk campus). Coosa Valley Technical College operates under the Technical College System of Georgia. CVTC offers degrees and certificate programs to students in various areas of study including education, business, computer programming, nursing, and web design.

The athletic teams of CVTC are known as the Bruins. Students participate in sports such as basketball and volleyball.

Overview of Coosa Valley Technical College

Rome, GA 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

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Coosa Valley Tech 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

The school has 2,628 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at Coosa Valley Tech 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 Drive
Rome, GA 30161
General Phone: (706) 295-6963
http://www.coosavalleytech.edu

Coosa Valley Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology180medical assistant, phlebotomy, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical coding, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, dental assistant, ...
Mechanics And Repair176automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, electrical installation and repair
Business And Management162accounting technology, call center operation, sales and marketing, operations management, small business management
Office And Administration136data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations
Nursing And Emergency Medicine122licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Computer Science And Engineering97computer networking, web design, data processing tech, computer applications programming, computer programming
Beauty And Cosmetology95cosmetology
Engineering Technician54mechanical drafting, CAD and design, drafting, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech
Construction Trades44electrician, carpentry
Medical Administration38medical transcription, medical receptionist
Security And Law Enforcement28criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting
Therapy And Counseling18massage therapy
Education And Teaching18early childhood education
Production Trades17machine shop assistant, welding, cabinetmaking
Real Estate And Construction Management13construction management
Transportation0truck and bus driver

Number of programs and degrees for Coosa Valley Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year67033
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years30126
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11713
Associate's degree11017

Coosa Valley Tech Student Body

In 2007, Coosa Valley Tech had a total enrollment of 2,628 students (1,663 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black13%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1918%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Georgia99%

Coosa Valley Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time39 %

Coosa Valley Tech Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,835
Books and supplies$ 1,417

Financial Aid:
Coosa Valley Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 402400)

Coosa Valley Tech Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3047

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year29$53,75447$52,659
All faculty totalcalendar year29$53,75447$52,659

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year1*0*

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

Coosa Valley Tech Degree Programs (2007)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

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

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

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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 7%Coosa Valley Tech Number of degree programs
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Coosa Valley Tech Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Coosa Valley Tech Female % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Coosa Valley Tech % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Coosa Valley Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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