Altamaha Technical College
Location and Contact Information
1777 W Cherry StJesup, GA 31545
USA
Main Tel: 91200000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in office and administration, production trades, transportation, mechanics and repair, and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 937 |
Financial Aid
Altamaha Tech participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $3,815 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $192 |
| Federal Grant | 45% | $3,447 |
| Pell Grant | 41% | $3,607 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $842 |
| State or Local Grant | 85% | $2,000 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Altamaha Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 2 | Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus | New Iberia, LA | 543 |
| 3 | Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus | Opelousas, LA | 618 |
| 4 | Sandersville Technical College | Sandersville, GA | 851 |
| 5 | Louisiana Technical College-Oakdale Campus | Oakdale, LA | 663 |
| 6 | Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | 2,090 |
| 7 | Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus | Minden, LA | 793 |
| 8 | Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus | Shreveport, LA | 1,164 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Gulf Area Campus | Abbeville, LA | 450 |
| 10 | College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC | 2,641 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 411 | 18 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 112 | 12 |
| 2-4 year degree | 49 | 5 |
| Associate | 5 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 55 |
Students
Student enrollment was 873 in 2009-2010 (749 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation