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Okefenokee Technical College, OTC, is a post secondary institution offering career oriented technical courses. It is located in Waycross, Georgia and was established in 1962. Originally known as the Waycross-Ware County Area Vocational-Technical School, it was given its present name in 1989. Situated on 67 acres, the institute offers programs at the certificate, diploma and associate degree levels in subjects including business, technology, and health services.
Students of Okefenokee Technical College may join student organizations like the Georgia Phi Beta Lambda or the National Technical Honor Society. The student government of the college oversees the activities of other clubs and organizations. Students participate in intramural sports events in basketball, volleyball, softball, and flag football. Financial aid is also available for deserving students in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and work study plans.
Okefenokee Technical College is located in a self-contained town, in Waycross, GA. 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. The range of program offerings available from Okefenokee Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study office and administration, conservation and resource management, and mechanics and repair.
Okefenokee Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,550 students (1,150 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.okefenokeetech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 100 | heavy equipment maintenance, autobody repair, HVAC, computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 90 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 69 | lineworker, property management, electrician |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | radiographer, surgical tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, phlebotomy |
| Business and Management | 56 | call center operation, accounting technology, sales and marketing |
| Transportation | 49 | truck and bus driver |
| Office and Administration | 31 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Medical Administration | 20 | clinical assistant, medical transcription |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 17 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 12 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | forest technology |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting, surveying tech |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | adult development and aging |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Okefenokee Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 414 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 65 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Okefenokee Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,550 students (1,150 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 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 | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waycross, 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 | $ 1,539 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Okefenokee Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 551100)
Okefenokee Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 20 | $47,306 | 29 | $48,050 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $47,306 | 29 | $48,050 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $37,036 | 3 | $36,784 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $37,036 | 3 | $36,784 |
*: 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
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 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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