Appalachian Technical College

Appalachian Technical College was established in 1967 as a technical college in Jasper, Georgia. It was originally known as the Pickens Area Vocational-Technical School, but was renamed in 1999. The institution also has a satellite campus in Woodstock. Appalachian Technical College offers more than 50 associate’s degrees. Various technical certificates of credit and diploma programs are also provided by the institution.

Appalachian Technical College has an active student life and the campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The institution also arranges various support programs for students with disabilities.

Campus Location

100 Campus Drive
Jasper, GA 30143-1253
USA
Main Tel: (706) 253-4500
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Appalachian Technical College Highlights

Where Appalachian Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in office and administration, production trades, mechanics and repair, and beauty and cosmetology.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of students.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	175	19
1-2 year certificate	102	13
2-4 year degree	47	3
Associate	20	7

Appalachian Technical Students

The student enrollment at Appalachian Technical was 998 in 2007 (551 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,835
Books and supplies	$ 719

Financial Aid: Appalachian Technical participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Appalachian Technical:

School	Location	Enrollment
North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville, GA	1,964
Northwestern Technical College	Rock Spring, GA	2,275
Coosa Valley Technical College	Rome, GA	2,628
Isothermal Community College	Spindale, NC	2,131
Tri-County Community College	Murphy, NC	1,079
Randolph Community College	Asheboro, NC	2,521
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson, NC	3,728
Minot State University-Bottineau Campus	Bottineau, ND	637
Blue Ridge Community College	Flat Rock, NC	1,968
Kirtland Community College	Roscommon, MI	1,897

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		30

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (28 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (36 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (2 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (42 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (40 awarded)

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (68 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (51 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (43 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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