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Valdosta, Georgia is home to Valdosta Technical College. Valdosta is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Valdosta Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Valdosta Technical College has 2,444 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Valdosta Technical College
4089 Valtech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31603-0928
General Phone: (229) 333-2100
Admissions Phone: (229) 259-5195
Financial Aid Phone: (229) 333-2109
http://www.valdostatech.edu
Valdosta Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 147 | medical coding, pharmacy tech, radiographyer, phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Business And Management | 131 | call center operation, accounting technology, sales and marketing, operations management, banking |
| Transportation | 89 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics And Repair | 89 | HVAC, communications install and repair, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 80 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, database administration |
| Office And Administration | 71 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 59 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | drafting, architectural drafting, CAD and design |
| Education And Teaching | 46 | early childhood education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention |
| Production Trades | 26 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Construction Trades | 17 | electrician |
| Media | 16 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | child care management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Valdosta Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 531 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 325 | 23 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 53 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 7 |
In 2005, Valdosta Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,444 students (1,479 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Valdosta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (229) 259-5195
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,392 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,508 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Valdosta Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (229) 333-2109
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 11 |
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 | 29 | $50,932 | 40 | $47,463 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $50,932 | 40 | $47,463 |
*: 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
Banking and Financial Support Services
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valdosta Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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