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). 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 Hwy 19 S
Thomaston, GA 30286
General Phone: (706) 646-6148
http://www.flintrivertech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 203 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 146 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support And Technology | 61 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, medical coding, electrocardiograph tech, surgical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Office And Administration | 37 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | early childhood education |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | child care management, child care provider |
| Business And Management | 32 | call center operation, accounting technology, banking |
| Construction Trades | 28 | carpentry, lineworker |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 24 | medical receptionist, medical transcription |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology, barber, manicurist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | civil engineering tech |
| Media | 4 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Flint River Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 573 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 36 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 5 |
In 2007, Flint River Technical College had a total enrollment of 886 students (629 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
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 | $ 792 |
Financial Aid:
Flint River Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 15 | $47,072 | 15 | $45,736 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $47,072 | 15 | $45,736 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
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
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
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
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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