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South Georgia Technical College
South Georgia Technical College
AMERICUS, GA . 2 Year 4.2
#511 in Best Colleges in America
900 SOUTH GA TECH PARKWAY AMERICUS, GA 31709

Overview

South Georgia Technical College is located in Americus, Georgia, USA, and was founded in 1948, making it one of the oldest technical colleges in the state. The main campus is in Americus, with a branch campus in Cordele, providing vocational education to six surrounding counties. The college offers over 200 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs, including aviation maintenance, automotive, electrical, welding, business, and medical fields. The campus is spacious and features student dormitories, making it one of the few technical colleges in Georgia to offer on-campus housing and intercollegiate sports programs. The basketball team competes in the NJCAA Division I league. The college maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio, emphasizing hands-on training and industry collaboration. It has close partnerships with companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Georgia Power, and Delta. The aviation maintenance program is a standout, with graduates receiving FAA aircraft certification upon completion. The college boasts nearly 100% employment rates for graduates. It offers HOPE scholarships and tailored financial aid policies to support students in achieving their academic and career goals.

Rankings

  • 21

    #21 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best Community Colleges in Georgia

  • 109

    #109 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 21 of 140
  • Best Community Colleges in America 109 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • B+Value
  • BDiversity
  • A+Safety
  • A Student Life
  • CLocation

Majors

  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    170 Graduates
  • Data Processing
    149 Graduates
  • Welding
    86 Graduates
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician
    77 Graduates
  • Aircraft Maintenance
    62 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    60 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    60 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    56 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    54 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    52 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,757
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    64%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    81%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    679 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    932
  • Undergrads Over 25
    30%
  • Pell Grant
    58%
  • Varsity Athletes
    3%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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