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East Central Technical College, also referred to as ECTC, was established in 1968 under the name of Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational Institute. In 1987, the name of the school was changed to Ben Hill-Irwin Technical Institute. It was again renamed East Central Technical Institute in 1996, and received its present name in the year 2000. The main campus of ECTC is in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Classes are also offered in the Coffee Campus in Douglas, and several other places in Pearson, and Rochelle.
East Central Technical College offers a number of associate’s degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs. Courses are available in the fields of business and marketing, computer information technology, commercial truck driving, health services, education, skilled trade, and telecommunications technology.
The students of ECTC are involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Association, and SkillsUSA. Besides, the college offers extensive financial aid not only through Federal Pell grants but also through Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Georgia Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant, and the Hope Grant.
The campus of East Central Technical College is in Fitzgerald, GA, 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, security and law enforcement, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, East Central Technical College had 1,356 students enrolled (1,090 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school 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
http://www.eastcentraltech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 144 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide |
| Office and Administration | 98 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 92 | communications install and repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Transportation | 77 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 40 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, property management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, computer security |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | early childhood education |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Business and Management | 4 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, operations management |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical receptionist |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | cartography |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 395 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 114 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, East Central Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,356 students (1,090 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fitzgerald, 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 | $ 1,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,856 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,096 |
Financial Aid:
East Central Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 918300)
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 | 19 | $43,296 | 29 | $42,438 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $43,296 | 29 | $42,438 |
*: 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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
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 East Central Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 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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