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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.
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.
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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,628 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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.
Coosa Valley Technical College
One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
General Phone: (706) 295-6963
http://www.coosavalleytech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 200 | radiographer, medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, phlebotomy, surgical tech, medical coding, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Business and Management | 198 | accounting technology, call center operation, operations management, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, sales, small business management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 169 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Office and Administration | 107 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 104 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 84 | cosmetology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 53 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 49 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming |
| Medical Administration | 41 | medical transcription, medical receptionist, medical office management |
| Transportation | 33 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 26 | electrician, carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | civil engineering tech, drafting, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, mechanical drafting |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 19 | construction management |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child care provider, child care management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | early childhood education |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Coosa Valley Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 663 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 282 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 114 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 109 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Coosa Valley Tech had a total enrollment of 2,628 students (2,201 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,539 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,460 |
Financial Aid:
Coosa Valley Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 402400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 32 | $55,362 | 47 | $53,218 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $55,362 | 47 | $53,218 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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 Office Management/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
(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 7% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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