Savannah Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Savannah Technical College, also referred to as Savannah Tech, is located in Savannah, Georgia. This technical college has 2 campuses in Savannah, one campus in Effingham County and 2 more campuses in Liberty County. Savannah Tech was established in 1929 and offers degree programs to its students through its academic divisions, which are allied health, business and services, general studies, economic development and industrial technology. The college is under the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.

Savannah Technical College has a number of student clubs and organizations which revolve around sports, arts and recreation. The students of the college can also participate in the athletics department and play games such as basketball and baseball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, construction trades, production trades, and transportation.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

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)

Financial Aid

Savannah Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,580 in 2009-2010 (4,030 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 13% 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 (41 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (151 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (66 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (129 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (47 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (18 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (4 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (427 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (73 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (107 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (216 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production

PRODUCTION TRADES (88 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (171 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation