The campus of Southwest Georgia Technical College is in Thomasville, Georgia, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Southwest Georgia Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Southwest Georgia Technical College is known for its programs in production trades.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Southwest Georgia Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,491 students enrolled (891 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public two-year technical college with the mission to provide high quality educational courses, services, and training programs through both distance and traditional delivery methods. These programs, courses, and services are provided to develop individual skills and abilitites, to provide for intellectual and career develoopment, and to meet the needs of business and industry. Achievement of this mission promotes economic growth and development and improves the quality of life for individuals and the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Georgia Technical College
15689 US Hwy 19 N
Thomasville, GA 31792
General Phone: (229) 225-4096
Admissions Phone: (229) 225-5060
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 225-5221
http://www.southwestgatech.edu
Southwest Georgia Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 213 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 105 | medical assistant, medical coding, radiographyer, surgical tech, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech |
| Production Trades | 95 | welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 85 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair, electrical installation and repair, small engine mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 66 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Business And Management | 61 | call center operation, accounting technology, business administration |
| Office And Administration | 42 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | early childhood education |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 9 | electrician |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agricultural machine tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting, CAD and design |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Georgia Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 457 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 159 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 114 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 44 | 7 |
In 2005, Southwest Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,491 students (891 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
| Florida | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Thomasville, 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: (229) 225-5060
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:
Southwest Georgia Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 225-5221
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 | 25 | $54,126 | 26 | $53,299 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $54,126 | 26 | $53,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
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
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Georgia Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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