Southeastern Technical College

Location and Contact Information

3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
USA
Main Tel: (912) 538-3100
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Southeastern Technical College was established in 1989. It is a two-year public college located in Vidalia, Georgia. STC was originally founded as the Southeastern Technical Institute, but its name was changed to Southeastern Technical College in 2000. The institution also runs a campus in Glennville, about 43 miles from the main campus.

A number of degrees, diplomas and certification courses are offered by Southeastern Technical College in the fields of health sciences, business technologies, industrial technologies and human services. Apart from these, STC has programs in continuing education, adult literacy and economic development.

Southeastern Technical College is home to a number of student-run clubs and organizations. These include the International Association of Administrative Professionals, the Pharmacy Technology Club, the Surgical Tech Club and the National Technical Honor Society, among others.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

Many students concentrating in office and administration, construction trades, and beauty and cosmetology.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of students.

School characteristics:

The school is public.
Academic calender: Quarter.

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)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,043
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 3,843
Books and supplies	$ 1,148

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants	% of Students	Average Amount
Any Grant	98%	$4,745
Institutional Grant	3%	$68
Federal Grant	70%	$4,093
Pell Grant	68%	$4,136
Other Federal Grant	8%	$742
State or Local Grant	98%	$1,849

Loans	% of Students	Average Amount
Student Loan
Federal Loan
Other Loan

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

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

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	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Okefenokee Technical College	Waycross, GA	1,563
2	South Georgia Technical College	Americus, GA	2,036
3	Halifax Community College	Weldon, NC	1,374
4	Altamaha Technical College	Jesup, GA	873
5	Roanoke-Chowan Community College	Ahoskie, NC	1,021
6	Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus	Minden, LA	793
7	James Sprunt Community College	Kenansville, NC	1,254
8	Eastern Wyoming College	Torrington, WY	1,332
9	Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus	Shreveport, LA	1,164
10	North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville, GA	2,091

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	504	26
1-2 year certificate	187	20
2-4 year degree	63	6
Associate	42	13

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		70

Students

Student enrollment was 1,010 in 2009-2010 (1,465 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 14% 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 (63 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (46 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (41 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 (19 awarded)

Forest Technology/Technician
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (101 awarded)

Electrician

DESIGN (1 awarded)

Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded)

Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (40 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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (45 awarded)

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (66 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (152 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (57 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing

PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (46 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (48 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation