Flint River Technical College
Location and Contact Information
1533 Highway 19 SouthThomaston, GA 30286
USA
Main Tel: (706) 646-6148
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in transportation, production trades, family and social work, and education and teaching.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 921 |
Financial Aid
Flint River Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $4,245 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $138 |
| Federal Grant | 60% | $4,062 |
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,173 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $392 |
| State or Local Grant | 98% | $1,834 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Flint River Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | 436 |
| 2 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 3 | Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | 492 |
| 4 | Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College | Hayward, WI | 478 |
| 5 | Halifax Community College | Weldon, NC | 1,374 |
| 6 | Sandersville Technical College | Sandersville, GA | 851 |
| 7 | Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree, SC | 640 |
| 8 | Sisseton Wahpeton College | Agency Village, SD | 227 |
| 9 | James Sprunt Community College | Kenansville, NC | 1,254 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas Community College-Hope | Hope, AR | 1,256 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 434 | 22 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 98 | 16 |
| 2-4 year degree | 43 | 3 |
| Associate | 21 | 11 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 28 |
Students
Student enrollment was 958 in 2009-2010 (885 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 23% 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
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Lineworker
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation