Central Georgia Technical College
- Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is a member of Georgia's system of technical colleges and an institution of higher education that supports the educational, economic, and community development of its seven-county service area. CGTC accomplishes its mission by providing quality academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, and adult education services that are responsive to the workforce needs of citizens, businesses, and industries.
School Highlights
Central Georgia Technical College serves 8,244 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,244 students
- In-state tuition: $2,568
- Out-state tuition: $4,608
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 690 teachers has grown by 178% over five years.
Central Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
690 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Georgia Technical College has grown by 77% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Central Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,244 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,083 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
6,161 students
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
47%
33%
% White
45%
44%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
College Completion Rate
19%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,568 is less than the state average of $4,028. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,608 is less than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,568
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,608
$7,597
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2013)
$3,455
$9,775
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013)
$2,180
$4,490
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Macon campus of Central Georgia Technical College is located off of Eisenhower Parkway across from the Macon Mall. The first students of the Macon-Area Vocational Technical School were accepted in 1966; at the time, the Vocational-Technical School operated under the governance of the Bibb County Board of Education. By 1973, student growth, industrial growth, and community demand led to the need for a new and larger campus. This new facility, located at 3300 Macon Tech Drive, was completed and occupied in 1978. In 1987 the name was changed to Macon Technical Institute (MTI). Whether you are just beginning your academic career or returning to college to update your skills, there has never been a better time to enter CGTC's training programs. We now offer more than 224 programs of study including 35 associate degrees, 45 diplomas, and 144 technical certificates. Hands-on instruction laboratory settings ensure that you will be well prepared to make the transition into your chosen career. Central Georgia Technical College responds to changing educational and training needs by adapting coursework to meet the needs of central Georgia's changing work environment. Last year, over 9,000 students in credit classes and 10,000 continuing education students utilized our programs. Our growing on-line class offerings provide the opportunity for students to complete programs of study at a time and place that is most convenient to them. Central Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, to award Associate degrees.
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