Coosa Valley Technical College

Coosa Valley Technical College, also known as CVTC, is a public, technical college located in Rome, Georgia, United States. It was started in 1962. CVTC is a member of Georgia’s system of technical colleges, which operates as part of the Technical College System of Georgia. The college is named after the Coosa River which flows through Rome. CVTC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also provides industry training, continuing education, and adult education to its students.

CVTC’s student life is active and diverse. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations which are based on the varied interests of the students.

Campus Location

One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
USA
Main Tel: (706) 295-6963
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

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

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

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 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	663	37
1-2 year certificate	282	27
2-4 year degree	114	11
Associate	109	19

Students

Student enrollment was 2,628 in 2007-2008 (2,201 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	$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,835
Books and supplies	$ 1,460

Financial Aid: Coosa Valley Tech 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 Coosa Valley Tech:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville, GA	1,964
2	Northwestern Technical College	Rock Spring, GA	2,275
3	Isothermal Community College	Spindale, NC	2,131
4	Lanier Technical College	Oakwood, GA	3,303
5	Okefenokee Technical College	Waycross, GA	1,550
6	North Metro Technical College	Acworth, GA	2,222
7	Cleveland Community College	Shelby, NC	2,064
8	Appalachian Technical College	Jasper, GA	998
9	Maysville Community and Technical College	Maysville, KY	3,630
10	Randolph Community College	Asheboro, NC	2,521

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		80

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (84 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (198 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (49 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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 (26 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (26 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (169 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair 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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (200 awarded)

Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (53 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (107 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (19 awarded)

Construction Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (104 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (33 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation