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Thomaston, GA is home to Flint River Technical College. Thomaston is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Flint River Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in transportation.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Flint River Technical College has 886 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Flint River Technical College
1533 Highway 19 South
Thomaston, GA 30286
General Phone: (706) 646-6148
http://www.flintrivertech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 183 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 105 | truck and bus driver |
| Education and Teaching | 62 | early childhood education |
| Mechanics and Repair | 55 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 53 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, surgical tech, medical coding, health diagnostic professions |
| Business and Management | 33 | accounting technology, call center operation, operations management, banking |
| Production Trades | 31 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology, manicurist, barber, aesthetician and skin care |
| Construction Trades | 24 | carpentry, lineworker, electrician |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | child care provider, child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | civil engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Flint River Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 457 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 147 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 51 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Flint River Technical College had a total enrollment of 886 students (818 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Thomaston, 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 | $ 921 |
Financial Aid:
Flint River Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561300)
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 | 16 | $46,411 | 15 | $46,693 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $46,411 | 15 | $46,693 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Flint River Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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