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North Metro Technical College, also known as NMTC or North Metro Tech, was established in 1989. This two-year state technical institute is under the Technical College System of Georgia. Spread across 51 acres of land in Acworth, Georgia, NMTC's recent enrollments have been over 2,000 students every year.
A large number of certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degree programs are offered to students at North Metro Technical College. One can choose from courses in the fields of accounting, automotive, business, computer information systems, diesel equipment technology, early childhood care and education, electronics, health, industrial systems, practical nursing, radiography, and visual communications.
North Metro Technical College supports several student clubs and organizations. Among those on campus include the Lambda Nu, Phi Beta Lambda, Skills USA, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership, Professional LANd care NETwork, Association on Young Children, Health Occupations Students Of America, and Student Leadership Council. The college also plans to start a sports program with teams in basketball and volleyball.
North Metro Technical College can be found in Acworth, GA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at North Metro Technical College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at North Metro Technical College are in landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 2,222 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
http://www.northmetrotech.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 190 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 113 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics, communications install and repair, computer repair, heavy equipment maintenance, mechanic and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 102 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, radiographer, medical coding, health diagnostic professions |
| Transportation | 71 | truck and bus driver |
| Business and Management | 64 | accounting technology, operations management, small business management, sales and marketing |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 52 | landscaping, applied horticulture, plant nursery |
| Office and Administration | 29 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer networking, web design |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | technical and business writing |
| Media | 1 | animation and special effects |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for North Metro Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 435 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 137 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 109 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, North Metro Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,222 students (1,776 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 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 | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,569 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,865 |
| 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)
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 | 21 | $61,700 | 21 | $52,227 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $61,700 | 21 | $52,227 |
*: 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
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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 Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all 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
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