Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Tel:
(706)295-6963
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers career transition services for those individuals who need assistance in determining their career direction and in obtaining support while enrolled in training. New Connections to Work (NCTW) is a comprehensive training and employment program that provides support services to single parents, displaced homemakers, clients from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, and students enrolled in non-traditional training. The program operates in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, the Georgia Department of Labor, business and industry, and other agencies.
School Highlights
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves 5,816 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Floyd County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Georgia Northwestern Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (4.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Georgia Northwestern Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 187 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 187 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,816 students | 2,588 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,933 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,883 students | 1,473 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| % Black | 10% | 33% |
| % White | 82% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 21% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,200 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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