Thomaston, Georgia 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. The range of program offerings available from Flint River Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in transportation, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Flint River Technical College has 805 enrolled students (as of 2005). 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 30286-4752
General Phone: (706) 646-6148
Admissions Phone: (706) 646-6148
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 646-6148
http://www.flintrivertech.edu
Flint River Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 219 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 106 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, HVAC |
| Transportation | 96 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 65 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech, medical coding, health diagnostic professions |
| Business And Management | 40 | call center operation, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 38 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 28 | carpentry |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | data processing tech, computer networking, web design |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical transcription |
| Media | 6 | printing equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | civil engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Flint River Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 506 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 142 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 84 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 9 |
In 2005, Flint River Technical College had a total enrollment of 805 students (553 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 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 | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Thomaston, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 646-6148
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 872 |
Financial Aid:
Flint River Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 646-6148
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 | 16 | $41,326 | 15 | $43,048 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $41,326 | 15 | $43,048 |
*: 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
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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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