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The main campus of Griffin Technical College is in Griffin, Georgia (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Griffin Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Griffin Technical College students most commonly major in a field related to transportation, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Griffin Technical College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,407 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Griffin Technical College.
More complete details are provided below.
Griffin Technical College
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223-2042
General Phone: (770) 228-7348
Admissions Phone: (770) 228-7348
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 228-7368
http://www.griffintech.edu
Griffin Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 262 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair, autobody repair, ... |
| Transportation | 204 | truck and bus driver |
| Business And Management | 183 | accounting technology, operations management, call center operation, human resources, logistics, sales and marketing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 139 | medical coding, radiographyer, medical assistant, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, dialysis tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 88 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer security, data processing tech |
| Construction Trades | 88 | carpentry, electrician |
| Production Trades | 83 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking, machinist |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 68 | cosmetology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 30 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | early childhood education |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical transcription, medical billing |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | landscaping, applied horticulture, horticultural science |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care provider |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Griffin Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 825 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 359 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 183 | 28 |
In 2005, Griffin Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,407 students (2,136 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 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 | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 228-7348
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Griffin Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 562100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 228-7368
Griffin Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 30 | $50,095 | 34 | $49,020 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $50,095 | 34 | $49,020 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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
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
Horticultural Science
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
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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)
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
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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