Griffin Technical College

Griffin Technical College, also known as GTC, is a public, two-year, post-secondary college situated in Griffin, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1963. It was originally founded as the Vocational Technical School of Griffin-Spalding County Area. After a few name and status changes, it officially became Griffin Technical College on July 6, 2000. The college offers enrollment to more than 3,500 part-time and full-time students every year. GTC offers several diplomas, associate degree programs, and professional certificates in diverse areas of study.

GTC has an active student administration working for the overall development of the students. The campus is home to a variety of student clubs and organizations such as Phi Beta Lambda, Alpha Upsilon Gamma, Student Nurses Association, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, and National Technical Honor Society.

Campus Location

501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223-2042
USA
Main Tel: (770) 228-7348
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Griffin Technical College Highlights

Where Griffin Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and transportation.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
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
< 1 year certificate	856	42
1-2 year certificate	257	25
Associate	196	24
2-4 year degree	69	5

Students

The student enrollment at Griffin Technical College was 4,032 in 2007 (2,583 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
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,835
Books and supplies	$ 900

Financial Aid: Griffin Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Griffin Technical College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Central Georgia Technical College	Macon, GA	5,233
Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville, GA	4,789
Columbus Technical College	Columbus, GA	3,604
Atlanta Technical College	Atlanta, GA	3,327
North Metro Technical College	Acworth, GA	2,222
Athens Technical College	Athens, GA	4,041
Albany Technical College	Albany, GA	2,770
Middle Georgia Technical College	Warner Robins, GA	2,851
Savannah Technical College	Savannah, GA	4,159
Dekalb Technical College	Clarkston, GA	3,819

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		1
Without tenure; tenure not available		75

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (57 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (147 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (49 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 (50 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (33 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (21 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW (2 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (289 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
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
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (10 awarded)

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (147 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
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
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (136 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 (39 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (50 awarded)

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

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

Construction Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (62 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION (255 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation