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Lawrenceville, Georgia 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 computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Gwinnett is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 4,204 enrolled students (as of 2005). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Gwinnett.
More complete details are provided below.
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
General Phone: (770) 962-7580
Admissions Phone: (678) 226-6616
Financial Aid Phone: (678) 226-6637
http://www.GwinnettTech.edu
Gwinnett awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 239 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair, heavy equipment maintenance, electrical installation and repair |
| Business And Management | 189 | accounting technology, human resources, business management, operations management, sales and marketing, small business management, electronic commerce, banking, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 175 | computer networking, computer security, data processing tech, computer programming, computer applications programming, web design, database administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 155 | veterinary assistant, radiographyer, medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, surgical tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 108 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 80 | carpentry, building inspector |
| Production Trades | 75 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Medical Adminstration | 39 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Hospitality | 36 | hospitality management, hotel management, restaurant and food services management, tourism and travel |
| Design | 32 | interior design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 31 | applied horticulture, landscaping, floristry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 29 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, personal and culinary services, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | construction management |
| Office And Administration | 21 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | commercial photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Gwinnett in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 770 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 349 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 179 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 39 | 10 |
In 2005, Gwinnett had a total enrollment of 4,204 students (2,486 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 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 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (678) 226-6616
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,425 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,541 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Gwinnett participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2288400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (678) 226-6637
Gwinnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 38 | $70,563 | 32 | $70,434 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 38 | $70,563 | 32 | $70,434 |
*: 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
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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 Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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