Savannah Technical College, also known as STC or Savannah Tech, was founded in 1929. The main campus of the college is situated in Savannah, Georgia, United States. The college also has additional campuses located in Savannah, Liberty County, and Effingham County. STC offers several undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in diverse areas of study ranging from Business to Nursing and Emergency Medicine. STC is organized into a number of academic divisions. The college also boasts of an enrollment of more than 3,500 students each quarter.
STC has an active student life. Some of the on-campus student clubs and organizations are the Association of Computer Information Technology, Phi Beta Lambda, Savannah Tech Association for Young Children, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Medical Assisting Club, and Surgical Technology Club.
Savannah, GA is home to Savannah Technical College. Savannah is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Savannah Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in transportation and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 4,159 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Savannah Technical College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Savannah Technical College is committed to meeting the dynamic economic and workforce development needs of individuals, employers, and communities by creating opportunities through market-driven technical education."
More complete details are provided below.
Savannah Technical College
5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405-5594
General Phone: (912) 443-5700
http://WWW.savannahtech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 313 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 214 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Transportation | 160 | truck and bus driver |
| Production Trades | 120 | welding, cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 117 | carpentry, electrician |
| Medical Support and Technology | 94 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Medical Administration | 86 | medical office assistant, medical billing, medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 85 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, logistics, operations management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 43 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | early childhood education |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 31 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | CAD and design, drafting, electronics tech |
| Office and Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | technical and business writing |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,040 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 157 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 66 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Savannah Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,159 students (3,543 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Savannah, 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:
Savannah Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561800)
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 | 41 | $54,105 | 38 | $55,266 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 41 | $54,105 | 38 | $55,266 |
*: 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 | 0 | * | 3 | $34,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $34,376 |
*: 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
Logistics and Materials Management
Operations Management and Supervision
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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
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 Savannah Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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