North Metro Technical College can be found in Acworth, Georgia (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at North Metro Technical College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at North Metro Technical College are in landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, and mechanics and repair.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 1,903 students were enrolled in North Metro Technical College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
More complete details are provided below.
North Metro Technical College
5198 Ross Rd
Acworth, GA 30102-3012
General Phone: (770) 975-4000
Admissions Phone: (770) 975-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 975-4016
http://www.northmetrotech.edu/
North Metro Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 186 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 96 | operations management, accounting technology, sales and marketing, small business management, electronic commerce |
| Mechanics And Repair | 87 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, diesel mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 51 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Medical Support And Technology | 47 | medical coding, phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 40 | administrative assistant, data entry, word processing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 37 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 36 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, database administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | CAD and design, architectural drafting, drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for North Metro Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 449 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 174 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 40 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 9 |
In 2005, North Metro Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,903 students (1,164 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 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 | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Acworth, 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: (770) 975-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
North Metro Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3029000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 975-4016
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 | 20 | $58,766 | 13 | $47,166 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $58,766 | 13 | $47,166 |
*: 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
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Metro Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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