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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.
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 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 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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 151 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 40 | phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | HVAC, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical office assistant, medical transcription, clinical assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | wildlife management, forest technology |
| Office And Administration | 19 | administrative assistant, data entry, word processing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | early childhood education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design |
| Business And Management | 10 | accounting technology |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care management, child care provider |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | architectural drafting, CAD and design, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Design | 1 | interior design |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Construction Trades | 0 | plumbing, carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Swainsboro Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 228 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 37 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 9 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (478) 289-2261
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,359 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Swainsboro Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (478) 289-2262
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 | 14 | $48,447 | 24 | $48,048 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $48,447 | 24 | $48,048 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Swainsboro Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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