Central Georgia Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Central Georgia Technical was established in 1962 as the Macon Area Vocational – Technical School. It was established by the Bibb County Board of Education and the Georgia State Board of Education. The school began accepting students in 1966. The college adopted its current name, Central Georgia Technical College, in July of 2000. The college offers credit programs in the following areas:

• Arts and Sciences
• Business Technology
• Health Technology
• Information Technology
• Trade & Industrial
• Technical
• Public Services

The main campus of Central Georgia Technical College is situated in Macon, Georgia, and it also operates a branch campus in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,588 in 2009-2010 (4,926 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 40% of the student body. About 20% 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 (54 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (176 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Insurance
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (137 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (106 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (19 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded)

• Adult Development and Aging
• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (3 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (3 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (461 awarded)

• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDIA (4 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (72 awarded)

• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (305 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (237 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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (74 awarded)

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (47 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

• Construction Management

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (32 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies