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Athens Technical College is located in Athens, Georgia. This college was established in 1958 and was originally known as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School. The college received its present name in the 2000. The Athens campus is the main campus and is spread over 40 acres; there are several other campuses located at Elberton, Monroe and Greensboro. The students are offered degree, diploma and certificate programs in a range of study areas like business, health and technical fields.
The students of Athens Technical College can affiliate with one of the many student clubs and organizations available on campus. Some of them are Phi Theta Kappa and the IAAP organization. The students also take active part in the sports facilities available on campus.
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Campus Location800 US Hwy 29 N
Athens, GA 30601-1500
USA
Main Tel: (706) 355-5000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Athens Technical College HighlightsWhere Athens Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, beauty and cosmetology, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 635 | 28 | | Associate | 306 | 23 | | 1-2 year certificate | 212 | 18 | | 2-4 year degree | 65 | 5 |
Athens Technical StudentsThe student enrollment at Athens Technical was 4,041 in 2007 (2,431 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,539 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Athens Technical participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 4 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 79 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (106 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (121 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (44 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- 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 (20 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded) - Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Personal and Culinary Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (16 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (23 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded) - Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (211 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (157 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (294 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (23 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (18 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (49 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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