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South Georgia Technical College, also known as SGTC, is located in Americus, Georgia, United States. It was originally known as Southern Air Field and served as an Air force training facility. In 1948, it was established as South Georgia Trade and Vocational School. It was renamed to South Georgia Technical and Vocational School in 1963. It adopted its present name in 1988. It is spread across an area of approximately 1,000 acres in Americus. SGTC also has a satellite campus in Cordele, Georgia. It boasts of an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students per term.
The students of SGTC can get involved in several clubs and organizations. Some of these include the Student Leadership Council, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Skills USA, and JETS Orientations Team.
SGTC competes in the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association. Their sports teams are known as the Jets and Lady Jets.
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Campus Location900 South GA Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
USA
Main Tel: (229) 931-2394
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
South Georgia Technical College HighlightsWhere South Georgia Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, production trades, and office and administration.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 613 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 171 | 14 | | 2-4 year degree | 105 | 10 | | Associate | 68 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at South Georgia Technical College was 1,853 in 2007 (1,274 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 | $ 1,656 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,862 | | Room and board | $ 3,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 770 |
Financial Aid: South Georgia 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 | | 60 |
Housing and MealsSouth Georgia Technical College provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 1,274 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (23 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (142 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (75 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (39 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (165 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance 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
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (24 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (84 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (102 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES (100 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (60 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION (74 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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