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The Heart of Georgia Technical College was established in 1984. The main campus of this public, 2-year coeducational institute is located in Dublin, Georgia. The college also operates the Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center in Helena, Georgia.
Students at the Heart of Georgia Technical College are offered a number of degrees, diplomas and certificate programs of study. One can choose from courses in the fields of allied health, business information and technology, and public service. Special occupational programs are also available.
The Student Government Association, Skills USA, BRIDGE Club, Phi Beta Lambda, the National Technical Honor Society, Respiratory Educational Student Practitioners and the Student Practical Nurses Association are some of the clubs and organizations available to the students here.
The campus of Heart Of Georgia Technical College is in Dublin, GA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Heart Of Georgia Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Heart Of Georgia Technical College is known for its programs in transportation, security and law enforcement, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Heart Of Georgia Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,560 students enrolled (1,098 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Heart of Georgia Technical College is to contribute to economic and workforce development through guaranteed technical and adult education and the services necessary for individuals to achieve their goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Heart Of Georgia Technical College
560 Pinehill Rd
Dublin, GA 31021
General Phone: (478) 275-6589
http://www.heartofgatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 124 | electrical installation and repair, HVAC, computer repair, automobile mechanics, heavy truck tech, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 99 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 98 | truck and bus driver |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 54 | radiographer, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, medical coding |
| Business and Management | 29 | call center operation, accounting technology, business administration |
| Office and Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 13 | carpentry, electrician |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | CAD and design |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care provider, child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Heart Of Georgia Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 355 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 67 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Heart Of Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,560 students (1,098 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 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 | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dublin, 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 | $ 1,551 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,847 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,081 |
Financial Aid:
Heart Of Georgia Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2279500)
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 | 23 | $48,788 | 33 | $50,192 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $48,788 | 33 | $50,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heart Of Georgia Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | 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 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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