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Clarkston, Georgia is home to Dekalb. Clarkston is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Dekalb go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Dekalb is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Dekalb has 4,083 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Dekalb.
More complete details are provided below.
Dekalb Technical College
495 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
General Phone: (404) 297-9522
http://www.dekalbtech.edu
Dekalb awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 355 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, communications install and repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics, motorcycle mechanic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 183 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, computer applications programming, computer security, database administration |
| Business And Management | 161 | accounting technology, operations management, banking, small business management, sales and marketing, call center operation, electronic commerce |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 95 | opticianry, phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech |
| Transportation | 72 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Office And Administration | 65 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | computer engineering tech, drafting, civil drafting, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 53 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Law | 40 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 36 | cosmetology |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | early childhood education |
| Media | 26 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Dekalb in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 847 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 223 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 197 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 61 | 10 |
In 2005, Dekalb had a total enrollment of 4,083 students (2,390 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 71% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarkston, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,407 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,523 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Dekalb participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 562200)
Dekalb has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 50 | $61,363 | 42 | $59,446 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 50 | $61,363 | 42 | $59,446 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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
Banking and Financial Support Services
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
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
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dekalb Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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