Southwest Georgia Technical College
Location and Contact Information
15689 US Hwy 19 NThomasville, GA 31792
USA
Main Tel: (229) 225-4096
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Southwest Georgia Technical College, also known as SWGTC, is located in Thomasville, Georgia, United States. It is a member unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. SWGTC offers degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in various areas of study including business, computer, technology, and developmental studies. Online courses are also offered at SWGTC to outstation students.
SWGTC has several student clubs and organizations including the Student Council, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Ambassadors, and SkillsUSA. The college is affordable for students who take advantage of its financial aid opportunities and its low tuition costs. Southwest Georgia Technical College schedules classes according to the students' schedules.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades and beauty and cosmetology.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
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)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
Southwest Georgia Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 96% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $4,604 |
| Institutional Grant | 10% | $474 |
| Federal Grant | 72% | $4,064 |
| Pell Grant | 71% | $4,073 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $548 |
| State or Local Grant | 82% | $1,754 |
| 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 Southwest Georgia Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA | 2,036 |
| 2 | Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | 1,763 |
| 3 | Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | 2,090 |
| 4 | Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA | 1,010 |
| 5 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington, WY | 1,332 |
| 6 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 7 | Albany Technical College | Albany, GA | 3,004 |
| 8 | Louisiana Technical College-Delta-Ouachita Campus | West Monroe, LA | 840 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus | Shreveport, LA | 1,164 |
| 10 | James Sprunt Community College | Kenansville, NC | 1,254 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 622 | 27 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 95 | 15 |
| Associate | 88 | 16 |
| 2-4 year degree | 17 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 53 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,515 in 2009-2010 (1,162 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 48% of the student body. About 16% 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)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Adult Development and Aging
LIBERAL ARTS
- Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- 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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies