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Swainsboro Technical College was established in 1963 in Southeast Georgia to serve the counties of Emanuel, Candler, Jenkins, Johnson, and Treutlen. The college was initially known as the Swainsboro Area Vocational and Technical School and was renamed Swainsboro Technical Institute in 1988. It came to be known as Swainsboro Technical College in 2000. In 2009, Swainsboro College merged with Southeastern Technical College and is now called Southeastern Technical College (STC). It serves the communities of Montgomery, Tattnall and Toombs.
Swainsboro Technical College, which is based on a 30-acre campus, offers programs in health sciences, business technologies, industrial and environmental technologies, and human services. Some of the student clubs and organizations in STC include HEOES, the National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA) and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
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.
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 accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 664 in 2007-2008 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.
Swainsboro Technical College
346 Kite Rd
Swainsboro, GA 30401
General Phone: (478) 289-2200
http://www.swainsborotech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 59 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 40 | computer repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 31 | electrician |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical office assistant |
| Office and Administration | 25 | word processing, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology |
| Business and Management | 22 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 14 | forest technology, wildlife management |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | drafting, CAD and design, electronics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Swainsboro Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 295 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 27 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Swainsboro Technical College had a total enrollment of 664 students (544 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 28 |
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 | 13 | $49,558 | 28 | $47,800 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $49,558 | 28 | $47,800 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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
Child Care Provider/Assistant
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Swainsboro Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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