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DeKalb Technical College College, one of the oldest technical colleges in Georgia, was established in 1961. The college provides training and skills to the students in order to enter the workplace. The college offers Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs, Diploma Programs, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs. The college also offers continuing education programs and distance learning programs.
DeKalb Technical College offers a wide variety of events for the students and hosts several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the organizations are the American Criminal Justice Association, the Association of Information Technology Professionals, and the International Student Club.
Clarkston, GA 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 law, business and management, 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 3,819 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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
http://www.dekalbtech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 346 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, motorcycle mechanic, computer repair |
| Business and Management | 266 | accounting technology, operations management, banking, call center operation, sales and marketing, human resources, small business management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 153 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 122 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 86 | opticianry, phlebotomy, medical lab tech, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 72 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, computer security, database administration, computer applications programming |
| Law | 62 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 61 | lineworker, carpentry |
| Office and Administration | 54 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | drafting, computer engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, architectural drafting |
| Education and Teaching | 37 | early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 36 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Media | 33 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | child care management, child care provider |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | wood science |
Number of programs and degrees for Dekalb in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,021 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 237 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 180 | 20 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 61 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Dekalb had a total enrollment of 3,819 students (3,132 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 74% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarkston, 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 | $ 1,701 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,997 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 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 | 49 | $61,669 | 51 | $58,278 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $61,669 | 51 | $58,278 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural 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
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
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% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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