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Northwestern Technical College is located in Rock Spring, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1964 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly. It is presently a higher education school of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.
Northwestern Technical College offers high quality educational programs that lead to careers in human services, health, business, and technology. The school now offers more than 15 degree options, over 20 diplomas, and more than 30 certificates of credit to approximately 2,500 students.
Northwestern has an active student life and is home to numerous clubs and organizations. The college houses the Mustang Club, Silver Mustang Club, and Golden Mustang Club members.
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Campus Location265 Bicentennial Trail
Rock Spring, GA 30739
USA
Main Tel: (706) 764-3510
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Northwestern Technical College HighlightsWhere Northwestern Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, transportation, and beauty and cosmetology.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 696 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 214 | 15 | | Associate | 161 | 15 | | 2-4 year degree | 56 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northwestern Technical College was 2,275 in 2007 (1,418 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,539 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Northwestern Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 57 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (72 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (151 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (42 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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (45 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (52 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded) - Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (69 awarded) - 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 (39 awarded) - Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (86 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (166 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (134 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (40 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION (169 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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