Swainsboro Technical College

Located in the city of Swainsboro, Georgia, the Swainsboro Technical College (STC) was set up in 1963 as the Swainsboro Area Vocational and Technical School. The name was changed to Swainsboro Technical Institute in 1987 and finally came to be known by its current name since October 2000. The college has a campus area of around 30 acres. The Swainsboro Technical College, offers the students with associate’s degrees, diploma and certificate programs in business, industry and education based areas. The college has the facility of off/on campus learning programs for both day and night batches.

STC offers the students with a vibrant campus life and has various events and student clubs such as Spring FLING, Fall festival, National Technical Honor Society, SYNTAX computer club and forestry club. The college also has a student leadership council.

Campus Location

346 Kite Rd
Swainsboro, GA 30401
USA
Main Tel: (478) 289-2200
Web Site

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

Swainsboro Technical College Highlights

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

Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, production trades, and office and administration.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of programs of study offered.

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	209	30
1-2 year certificate	73	13
2-4 year degree	41	4
Associate	5	3

Students

The student enrollment at Swainsboro Technical College was 664 in 2007 (419 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	$ 1,148

Financial Aid: Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro Technical College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Montgomery Community College	Troy, NC	954
Okefenokee Technical College	Waycross, GA	1,550
Haywood Community College	Clyde, NC	2,127
Navajo Technical College	Crownpoint, NM	367
Blackfeet Community College	Browning, MT	471
Minot State University-Bottineau Campus	Bottineau, ND	637
Salish Kootenai College	Pablo, MT	1,040
Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	2,945
Palau Community College	Koror, PW	668
College of Menominee Nation	Keshena, WI	505

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		36

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 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 (29 awarded)

Forest Technology/Technician
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

Electrician

DESIGN (1 awarded)

Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (10 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (31 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 (23 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded)

Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (75 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Word Processing

PRODUCTION TRADES (22 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (22 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies