Savannah Technical College

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.

Campus Location

5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405-5594
USA
Main Tel: (912) 443-5700
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Savannah Technical College Highlights

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

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, mechanics and repair, construction trades, and transportation.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High female/male ratio.
Large number of students.
Racially diverse student body.

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
< 1 year certificate	887	29
Associate	182	14
1-2 year certificate	138	17
2-4 year degree	50	3

Students

The student enrollment at Savannah Technical College was 4,159 in 2007 (2,636 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	$ 700

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

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Similar Schools

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

School	Location	Enrollment
San Diego Miramar College	San Diego, CA	10,650
Columbus Technical College	Columbus, GA	3,604
South Georgia Technical College	Americus, GA	1,853
Albany Technical College	Albany, GA	2,770
Chattahoochee Technical College	Marietta, GA	6,264
Cedar Valley College	Lancaster, TX	4,834
Hawaii Community College	Hilo, HI	2,603
Cosumnes River College	Sacramento, CA	12,967
Griffin Technical College	Griffin, GA	4,032
Middle Georgia Technical College	Warner Robins, GA	2,851

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		85

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (29 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (120 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Logistics and Materials Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (40 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (97 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (32 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (45 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 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
Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (3 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (0 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (197 awarded)

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 (72 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (78 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (264 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (35 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (168 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation