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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.
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Campus Location15689 US Hwy 19 N
Thomasville, GA 31792
USA
Main Tel: (229) 225-4096
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Southwest Georgia Technical College HighlightsWhere Southwest Georgia Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in production trades and beauty and cosmetology.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
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 | 369 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 127 | 15 | | Associate | 124 | 17 | | 2-4 year degree | 26 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwest Georgia Technical College was 1,408 in 2007 (790 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 | $ 1,539 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 | | Books and supplies | $ 990 |
Financial Aid: Southwest 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 | | 55 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (62 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (84 awarded) - 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 (17 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (35 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (36 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (86 awarded) - 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 (168 awarded) - 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 (18 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (89 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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