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Swainsboro Technical College, Georgia

Overview of Swainsboro Technical College

Swainsboro Technical College is found in Swainsboro, Georgia. 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 nursing and emergency medicine and conservation and resource management.

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 684 in 2005 at Swainsboro Technical College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Swainsboro Technical College provides seamless, accessible, high-quality technical 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
Admissions Phone: (478) 289-2261
Financial Aid Phone: (478) 289-2262
http://www.swainsborotech.edu

Swainsboro Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Swainsboro Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine151nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology40phlebotomy, medical assistant
Mechanics And Repair32HVAC, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair, communications install and repair
Medical Adminstration26medical office assistant, medical transcription, clinical assistant
Conservation And Resource Management20wildlife management, forest technology
Office And Administration19administrative assistant, data entry, word processing
Beauty And Cosmetology19cosmetology, manicurist
Education And Teaching16early childhood education
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and safety
Computer Science And Engineering12computer networking, data processing tech, web design
Business And Management10accounting technology
Family And Social Work7child care management, child care provider
Engineering Technician6architectural drafting, CAD and design, drafting, manufacturing tech
Production Trades3welding
Design1interior design
Cooking And Culinary Arts0food prep and kitchen assistant
Construction Trades0plumbing, carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for Swainsboro Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year22830
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years9214
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years375
Associate's degree179

Student Body

In 2005, Swainsboro Technical College had a total enrollment of 684 students (420 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White50%
Black49%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1915%
20-2114%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia100%

Swainsboro Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time47 %
Part-Time32 %

Swainsboro Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year14$48,44724$48,048
All faculty totalcalendar year14$48,44724$48,048

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

Swainsboro Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

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
Carpentry/Carpenter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

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
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics 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

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Swainsboro Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Swainsboro Technical College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Swainsboro Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Swainsboro Technical College Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Swainsboro Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Swainsboro Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Swainsboro Technical College % students 40 years or older
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 placement 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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