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Griffin Technical College

Griffin Technical College

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.

Overview of Griffin Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

Griffin Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, Griffin Technical College had 4,032 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Griffin Technical College

Griffin Technical College
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223-2042
General Phone: (770) 228-7348
http://www.griffintech.edu

Griffin Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair289automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, communications install and repair, small engine mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, ...
Transportation255truck and bus driver
Medical Support And Technology147surgical tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, radiographer, phlebotomy, medical coding, electroencephalographic tech, ...
Business And Management147accounting technology, operations management, human resources, entrepreneurship
Nursing And Emergency Medicine136licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, home health aide
Security And Law Enforcement62criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Beauty And Cosmetology57cosmetology, manicurist
Production Trades50welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking
Construction Trades50electrician, carpentry, plumbing
Computer Science And Engineering49computer networking, web design, computer programming, data processing tech, computer security
Office And Administration39administrative assistant, data entry
Education And Teaching33early childhood education
Landscaping And Horticulture21applied horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery
Medical Administration15medical transcription, medical billing
Engineering Technician13drafting, CAD and design
Media10printing equipment operation
Law2legal assistant
Family And Social Work2child care provider
Real Estate And Construction Management1construction management
Cooking And Culinary Arts0food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training

Number of programs and degrees for Griffin Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year85642
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25725
Associate's degree19624
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years695

Student Body

In 2007, Griffin Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,032 students (2,583 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White53%
Black40%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4912%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia100%

Griffin Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time49 %

Griffin Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Griffin Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,835
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 Faculty

Griffin Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured10
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3936

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year40$51,82436$52,082
All faculty totalcalendar year40$51,82436$52,082

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Griffin Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
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 Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

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

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
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
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
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

Griffin Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Griffin Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Griffin Technical College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Griffin Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Griffin Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Griffin Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Griffin Technical College % of degrees in transportation
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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