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Okefenokee Technical College is located in a self-contained town, in Waycross, Georgia. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Okefenokee Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Okefenokee Technical College often study office and administration and mechanics and repair.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,731 students (976 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Okefenokee Technical College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Okefenokee Technical College is to provide high quality technical and adult education and training services to meet the needs of the citizens and employers of its service area by: - Providing quality, competency-based associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs to prepare students for initial employment or career advancement - Providing accessible adult education programs to prepare students for continued education and training - Providing customized job training and education to contribute to the development of business and industry - Providing the opportunity for life-long learning through continuing education and personal enrichment classes"
More complete details are provided below.
Okefenokee Technical College
1701 Carswell Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
General Phone: (912) 287-6584
Admissions Phone: (912) 287-6584
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 287-6584
http://www.okefenokeetech.edu
Okefenokee Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 460 | industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance, automobile mechanics, computer repair, autobody repair, mechanic and repair |
| Office And Administration | 170 | data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 119 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 104 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, radiographyer, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, medical coding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 40 | data processing tech, computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 39 | clinical assistant, medical transcription |
| Transportation | 37 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting, surveying tech |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting technology, sales and marketing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | forest technology |
| Construction Trades | 9 | electrician, property management, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social work courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Okefenokee Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 808 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 172 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 97 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 10 |
In 2005, Okefenokee Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,731 students (976 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
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 | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waycross, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 287-6584
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Okefenokee Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 551100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 287-6584
Okefenokee Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 17 | $45,749 | 30 | $48,371 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $45,749 | 30 | $48,371 |
*: 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 | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
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 Okefenokee Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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