Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College was established in 1961, and is a 2-year college situated in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded as Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School, and was chartered in 1986. After a few name and status changes, it was renamed to its present name in 2000. The college offers a wide variety of programs in diverse areas of study.

Augusta Technical College has an active student life. The college students are encouraged to take part in numerous local and national organizations that are related to their programs of study. Delta Epsilon Chi, American Culinary Federation Junior Chefs Association, and the International Association of Administrative Professionals are a few organizations and associations that maintain campus chapters for student memberships.

Campus Location

3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
USA
Main Tel: (706) 771-4000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, computer science and engineering, production trades, and office and administration.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of students.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	822	28
1-2 year certificate	536	25
Associate	286	25
2-4 year degree	130	7

Students

Student enrollment was 4,516 in 2007-2008 (3,841 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,551
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,847
Books and supplies	$ 1,125

Financial Aid: Augusta 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 Augusta Technical:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Central Georgia Technical College	Macon, GA	5,233
2	Columbus Technical College	Columbus, GA	3,604
3	Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville, GA	4,789
4	Fayetteville Technical Community College	Fayetteville, NC	9,063
5	Vance-Granville Community College	Henderson, NC	4,135
6	Lee College	Baytown, TX	5,856
7	Griffin Technical College	Griffin, GA	4,032
8	Southeast Arkansas College	Pine Bluff, AR	2,144
9	Dekalb Technical College	Clarkston, GA	3,819
10	Valdosta Technical College	Valdosta, GA	2,391

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (76 awarded)

Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (132 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (178 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (91 awarded)

Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (26 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (64 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (23 awarded)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (41 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (5 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (131 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair 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

MEDIA (28 awarded)

Graphic Communications
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (184 awarded)

Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (453 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (124 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (113 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (72 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting