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Griffin Technical College, also known as GTC, is a public, two-year, post-secondary college situated in Griffin, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1963 as the Vocational Technical School of Griffin-Spalding County Area. GTC adopted its present name in July 2000. GTC offers technical and occupational degrees, diplomas, and certificates and other learning opportunities including adult education, work force training, and continuing education in various areas of study.
GTC boasts an active student life. It works for the overall development of the students. The college offers various services, career assistance, and financial aid to students. GTC’s campus is home to various registered student clubs and organizations including the Student Leadership Council, Skills USA, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Nurses Association, and Rotaract.
The main campus of Griffin Technical College is in Griffin, GA (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Griffin Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Griffin Technical College offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to transportation and mechanics and repair.
Griffin Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Griffin Technical College had 4,032 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Griffin Technical College
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223-2042
General Phone: (770) 228-7348
http://www.griffintech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 287 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, small engine mechanics, communications install and repair, mechanic and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 246 | medical assistant, surgical tech, dental assistant, phlebotomy, radiographer, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, medical coding, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 217 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, home health aide |
| Transportation | 207 | truck and bus driver |
| Business and Management | 119 | operations management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, human resources |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Construction Trades | 72 | carpentry, electrician |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 56 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care |
| Production Trades | 54 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 49 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, data processing tech, database administration, computer security |
| Office and Administration | 34 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | early childhood education |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical billing, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Media | 15 | printing equipment operation |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | construction management |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care provider, child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Griffin Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 921 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 271 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 221 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 89 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Griffin Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,032 students (3,358 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 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 | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Griffin, 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 | $ 1,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,456 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Griffin Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 562100)
Griffin Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 37 | $51,864 | 36 | $52,166 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 37 | $51,864 | 36 | $52,166 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Griffin Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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