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South Georgia Technical College, SGTC, was established on land that was an Air Force Training Base during World War I and World War II. Founded in 1948, it was originally known as South Georgia Trade and Vocational School. In 1963, it came to be known as South Georgia Technical and Vocational School. The name was changed in 1988, and it was christened South Georgia Technical College on November 2, 2000. The main campus of SGTC is situated in Americus, Georgia. A satellite campus is located in Cordele, Georgia.
SGTC offers a number of diplomas, technical certificates, and associate's degree programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of criminal justice, aviation, culinary arts, practical nursing, welding, early childhood care and education, and marketing management. The college also provides opportunities for online education.
The varsity sports teams of SGTC are nicknamed the Jets and the Lady Jets. The intercollegiate basketball teams compete in the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association, and are also members of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The college also sponsors intramural sports like basketball, softball, flag football, and volleyball.
South Georgia Technical College is in Americus, GA. Americus is a rural area. The school is a public institution. South Georgia Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at South Georgia Technical College include office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,853 students study at South Georgia Technical College (in 2007).
The school offers a real campus feel. South Georgia Technical College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a member of the Technical College System of Georgia and a residential institution of higher education, it is the mission of South Georgia Technical College to prepare individuals for success in the workforce by providing accessible, high-quality associate of applied science degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and non-credit programs and services that support the needs of citizens, businesses, and industries.
Statement of Purpose
To realize the distinctiveness of its mission, South Georgia Technical College is committed to:
* Providing a broad range of campus based and on-line instructional credit courses that lead to an associate of applied science degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit as well as non-credit course offerings and services which support workforce development
* Supporting learner success through quality student services
* Promoting economic development through partnerships with business, industry, government, and local communities
* Providing accessible educational facilities and state-of-the-art equipment and technology
* Providing a qualified faculty and staff
* Providing administrative support through analysis, planning, and budgeting
Revised Date: October 2007"
More complete details are provided below.
South Georgia Technical College
900 South GA Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
General Phone: (229) 931-2394
http://www.southgatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 165 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, autobody repair, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, communications install and repair, ... |
| Business And Management | 142 | accounting technology, operations management, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Office And Administration | 102 | administrative assistant, word processing, data entry |
| Production Trades | 100 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 84 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 75 | lineworker, electrician, carpentry |
| Transportation | 74 | truck and bus driver |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 39 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | data processing tech, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | early childhood education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical office assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for South Georgia Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 613 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 171 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 105 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 68 | 13 |
In 2007, South Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,853 students (1,274 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 59% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
South Georgia Technical College offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,274 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Americus, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,862 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 770 |
Financial Aid:
South Georgia Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 28 | $53,674 | 32 | $48,643 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $53,674 | 32 | $48,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| Basketball | 16 | 21 | 37 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
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
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
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 South Georgia Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
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 Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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