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The campus of East Central Technical College is in Fitzgerald, Georgia, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at East Central Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. East Central Technical College is known for its programs in office and administration.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
East Central Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,238 students enrolled (788 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at East Central Technical College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of East Central Technical College is to deliver quality instruction and services to our students; to provide training and resources to support business and industry in our five-county service area; and to serve and enhance the quality of life in our communities."
More complete details are provided below.
East Central Technical College
667 Perry House Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
General Phone: (229) 468-2000
Admissions Phone: (229) 468-2040
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 468-2046
http://www.eastcentraltech.edu
East Central Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 166 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 117 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 80 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, dialysis tech, medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 73 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, computer repair, vehicle maintenance, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer networking, web design, data processing tech, computer programming |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 19 | electrician |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical transcription |
| Business And Management | 12 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, banking |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Media | 4 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural machine tech |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 304 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 204 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 107 | 6 |
In 2005, East Central Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,238 students (788 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 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 | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fitzgerald, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (229) 468-2040
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,405 |
Financial Aid:
East Central Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 918300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 468-2046
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 29 |
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 | 29 | $36,812 | 17 | $39,222 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $36,812 | 17 | $39,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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