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The Medical College of Georgia, also known as MCG, was established in 1828, and is located in Augusta, Georgia. MCG was ranked among "America's Best Hospitals" in the US News & World Report of 2004. Various bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degrees are awarded by MCG. Apart from these, certification courses are also offered by the institution. In addition, professional courses like Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Medicine are also available. The university is divided into the following five schools:
The Medical College of Georgia boasts of a virtually endless list of notable alumni which includes personalities such as Phil Gingrey, American obstetrician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives; Hervey M. Cleckley, American psychiatrist; and Isaac S. Hopkins, former professor and first President of Georgia Tech.
Medical College Of Georgia is located in Augusta, GA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Medical College Of Georgia is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
Medical College Of Georgia does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Medical College Of Georgia has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Medical College Of Georgia had 2,392 enrolled students in 2007.
More complete details are provided below.
Medical College Of Georgia
1120 Fifteenth St
Augusta, GA 30912
General Phone: (706) 721-0211
http://www.mcg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 253 | medicine, dentistry, public health courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 207 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing science, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 153 | physician assistant, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | physical therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | occupational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical records admin, medical illustrator |
| Science | 18 | physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, cell biology and anatomy, anatomical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | health occupations teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Medical College Of Georgia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 326 | 9 |
| First-professional degree | 247 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 110 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 26 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2007, Medical College Of Georgia had a total enrollment of 2,392 students (2,244 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 40% |
| 25-29 | 32% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Medical College Of Georgia offers campus housing for 220 of its 2,244 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,734 |
Financial Aid:
Medical College Of Georgia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157900)
Medical College Of Georgia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 66 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 243 | 175 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $140,185 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 26 | $103,484 | 12 | $85,069 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 32 | $86,716 | 53 | $70,471 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $79,842 | 24 | $71,745 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 89 | $101,657 | 92 | $72,858 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $61,473 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $66,916 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Health Occupations Teacher Education
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medical College Of Georgia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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