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Lanier Technical College is a public, two-year institution located in Oakwood, Georgia, United States. The college is a partner in the communities of Dawson, Banks, Barrow, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, and North Fulton counties. Lanier Technical College provides career and technical education programs leading to associate of applied science degrees, diplomas, and other technical certificates of credit. The college also provides adult education and continuing education programs.
Lanier Technical College boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations that are based on the varied interests of the students. The student body at Lanier Technical College is diverse. It includes more than 80% Caucasians, over 10% African-Americans, above 3% Hispanics, and over 2% Asians and others.
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Campus Location2990 Landrum Education Dr
Oakwood, GA 30566
USA
Main Tel: (770) 531-6300
Web Site The campus is in a small suburb. |
Lanier Technical College HighlightsWhere Lanier Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, nursing and emergency medicine, computer science and engineering, and production trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- 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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 544 | 45 | | 1-2 year certificate | 368 | 25 | | Associate | 152 | 26 | | 2-4 year degree | 97 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lanier Technical College was 3,303 in 2007-2008 (2,564 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,848 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,676 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Lanier Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (61 awarded) - Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (106 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (63 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) - Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded) - Personal and Culinary Services
DESIGN (12 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (50 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (118 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
MEDIA (17 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (62 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (217 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (218 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (65 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (43 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (57 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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