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Swainsboro Technical College

Overview of Swainsboro Technical College

Swainsboro Technical College is found in Swainsboro, GA. Swainsboro is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Swainsboro Technical College.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Swainsboro Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in office and administration, conservation and resource management, and production trades.

Swainsboro Technical College Selectivity

Swainsboro Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Students numbered 664 in 2007 at Swainsboro Technical College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Swainsboro Technical College provides seamless, accessible, high-quality associate degree, diploma, and certificate of credit programs; continuing education; adult education; and customized business and industry training and services that meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and communities in the Candler, Emanuel, Jenkins, Johnson, and Treutlen County area to enhance economic development and to prepare people for success in the workforce."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Swainsboro Technical College

Swainsboro Technical College
346 Kite Rd
Swainsboro, GA 30401
General Phone: (478) 289-2200
http://www.swainsborotech.edu

Swainsboro Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine75licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration31data entry, administrative assistant, word processing
Mechanics And Repair31automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, electrical installation and repair
Conservation And Resource Management29wildlife management, forest technology
Medical Support And Technology25phlebotomy, medical assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology24cosmetology, manicurist
Medical Administration23medical office assistant, clinical assistant, medical transcription
Security And Law Enforcement22criminal justice and safety
Production Trades22welding
Construction Trades12electrician
Engineering Technician10drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, CAD and design, electronics tech
Business And Management9accounting technology
Computer Science And Engineering8data processing tech, web design, computer networking
Education And Teaching3early childhood education
Family And Social Work3child care provider, adult development and aging, child care management
Design1interior design

Number of programs and degrees for Swainsboro Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year20930
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7313
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years414
Associate's degree53

Student Body

In 2007, Swainsboro Technical College had a total enrollment of 664 students (419 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black48%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1916%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2914%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-4912%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia100%

Swainsboro Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time25 %

Swainsboro Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Swainsboro, 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.

Swainsboro Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,835
Books and supplies$ 1,148

Financial Aid:
Swainsboro Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561600)

Swainsboro Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1125

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year11$49,33425$46,994
All faculty totalcalendar year11$49,33425$46,994

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Swainsboro Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

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
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

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
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Swainsboro Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Swainsboro Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Swainsboro Technical College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Swainsboro Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Swainsboro Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Swainsboro Technical College % of degrees in production trades
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Swainsboro Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Swainsboro Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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