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Chickamauga, Georgia is home to Northwestern Technical College. Chickamauga is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northwestern Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Northwestern Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,303 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Northwestern Technical College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwestern Technical College
265 Bicentennial Trail
Rock Spring, GA 30739
General Phone: (706) 764-3510
Admissions Phone: (706) 764-3514
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 764-3560
http://www.northwesterntech.edu
Northwestern Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 171 | operations management, accounting technology, human resources |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming |
| Office And Administration | 80 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, word processing, data entry |
| Transportation | 80 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support And Technology | 77 | medical coding, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, phlebotomy, cardiovascular tech |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 54 | industrial mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, computer repair |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | early childhood education |
| Medical Adminstration | 40 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Production Trades | 37 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | drafting, CAD and design, mechanical drafting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | technical and business writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 591 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 196 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 134 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 63 | 7 |
In 2005, Northwestern Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,303 students (1,365 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chickamauga, 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: (706) 764-3514
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Northwestern Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 764-3560
Northwestern Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 33 |
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 | 16 | $47,420 | 29 | $47,517 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $47,420 | 29 | $47,517 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $49,711 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $49,711 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
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 Northwestern Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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