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Valdosta Technical College, also known as VTC, is a two year, coeducational, technical, public college located in Georgia, United States. It offers a wide variety of associate degrees and graduate instructional programs in various subjects including business, health and medical, communication and media, and technolog, among others. The college also provides several professional and personal-development continuing education programs. The college's enrollment consists of full-time and part-time students
Valdosta Technical College aims at maintaining an active student life. The campus is home to a number of clubs and organizations which are based on the varied interest of the students.
Valdosta, GA 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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,391 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Valdosta Technical College
4089 Valtech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
General Phone: (229) 333-2100
http://www.valdostatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 114 | opticianry, medical coding, medical assistant, surgical tech, radiographer, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, ... |
| Business and Management | 107 | accounting technology, call center operation, operations management, human resources, sales and marketing, banking |
| Transportation | 74 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics and Repair | 65 | automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, autobody repair |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 57 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Office and Administration | 27 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming, computer security |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical transcription |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Media | 10 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 9 | electrician |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care management, child care provider |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Valdosta Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 316 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 182 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 39 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Valdosta Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,391 students (2,024 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Valdosta, 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 | $ 1,572 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,868 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Valdosta Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525600)
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 | 25 | $50,191 | 44 | $51,015 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $50,191 | 44 | $51,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
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
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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