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Lanier Technical College, also referred to as Lanier Tech, is located in Oakwood, Georgia, United States. It was founded in the year 1964, and the first classes were held in 1966. This college is under the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Lanier Tech has branch campuses in Barrow, Forsyth, Dawson, and Jackson counties. It offers students associate degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including business, communication and media, technology, health and medical services, and legal professions. Students are also offered online learning facilities.
Students of Lanier Tech are part of many clubs and organizations such as the Student Government and Business Club which are available on campus.
Oakwood, GA is home to Lanier Technical College. Oakwood is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lanier Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Lanier Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Lanier Technical College has 3,303 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Lanier Technical College
2990 Landrum Education Dr
Oakwood, GA 30566
General Phone: (770) 531-6300
http://www.laniertech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 218 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 217 | medical assistant, surgical tech, phlebotomy, radiographer, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical coding, pharmacy tech, ... |
| Mechanics and Repair | 118 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, mechanic and repair |
| Business and Management | 106 | accounting technology, operations management, sales and marketing, small business management, banking, entrepreneurship, business administration |
| Office and Administration | 65 | administrative assistant, data entry, general office occupations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Medical Administration | 62 | medical receptionist, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical office management, medical office assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 61 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Education and Teaching | 50 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | drafting, architectural drafting, CAD and design, industrial safety tech, civil engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 43 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Media | 17 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | child care provider, child care management |
| Design | 12 | interior design |
| Construction Trades | 9 | electrician, plumbing |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | personal and culinary services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | landscaping, turf management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forest technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lanier Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 544 | 45 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 368 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 152 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 97 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Lanier Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,303 students (2,564 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 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 | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakwood, 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 | $ 1,848 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,676 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Lanier Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525400)
Lanier Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 37 | $54,937 | 38 | $54,158 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 37 | $54,937 | 38 | $54,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
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
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lanier Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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