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Gwinnett Technical College, or GTC, was originally established as the Gwinnett Area Technical School in 1984. After two name changes, the institute was finally christened Gwinnett Technical College on July 6, 2000.
GTC offers more than 40 associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in various areas of study. Among these are courses in arts & sciences, automotive technology, business & finance, computer science, health sciences, public safety & service, veterinary technology, and visual arts, fashion & design. Continuing education and adult education programs are also available to the students of this college.
Gwinnett Technical College sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Some of the clubs include Delta Epsilon Chi, Phi Beta Lambda, Voices of the World, the National Technical Honor Society, the Sport and Recreation Management Club, Skills USA-VICA, and the Student Leadership Council.
Lawrenceville, GA is home to Gwinnett. Lawrenceville is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Gwinnett go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Gwinnett is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in landscaping and horticulture, real estate and construction management, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 4,789 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
General Phone: (770) 962-7580
http://www.GwinnettTech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 499 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance, mechanic and repair |
| Business And Management | 464 | accounting technology, operations management, human resources, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, sales, business management, banking, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 371 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 235 | computer networking, computer security, web design, computer applications programming, data processing tech, computer programming |
| Medical Support And Technology | 198 | dental assistant, radiographer, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Construction Trades | 98 | carpentry, building inspector |
| Production Trades | 88 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Engineering Technician | 83 | CAD and design, drafting |
| Medical Administration | 76 | medical receptionist, medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Hospitality | 69 | hospitality management, restaurant and food services management, tourism and travel |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 63 | construction management |
| Office And Administration | 39 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 36 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 24 | biology tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 24 | commercial photography |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 24 | applied horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, floristry, plant nursery |
| Design | 23 | interior design |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | early childhood education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 11 | cosmetology |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | technical and business writing |
| Media | 3 | animation and special effects |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Gwinnett in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,907 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 329 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 195 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 54 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Gwinnett had a total enrollment of 4,789 students (4,036 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lawrenceville, 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 | $ 1,605 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,901 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Gwinnett participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2288400)
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 | 41 | $72,138 | 46 | $65,690 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 41 | $72,138 | 46 | $65,690 |
*: 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
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gwinnett Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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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