Valdosta Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small suburb.

Overview

Valdosta Technical College, also called Valdosta Tech or VTC, is located in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. It began offering classes in the year 1963 and was known as Valdosta Area Vocational Technical School. It was christened Valdosta Technical College in 2000. The campus occupies an area of more than 120 acres. VTC is a member of the Technical College System of Georgia. Degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs are offered to students in the areas of applied science, business education, practical nursing, electronics, and technology, among others. Online courses are also offered to outstation students.

Students of Valdosta Technical College are involved in many on-campus clubs and organizations. These include the Delta Epsilon Chi, National Vocational Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Government Association, and Society of Radiologic Technology.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in transportation, beauty and cosmetology, computer science and engineering, office and administration, and business and management.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.

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)

Financial Aid

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

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

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,471 in 2009-2010 (2,189 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 17% 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 (85 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (108 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (39 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (61 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (9 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (170 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (61 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION (75 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation