Tel:
(770)962-7580
- In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community.
School Highlights
- Gwinnett Technical College serves 7,234 students (28% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
- Gwinnett Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Gwinnett County, GA.
- The nearest community college is Gwinnett College-Lilburn (5.40 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 219 teachers has grown by 24% over five years.
| Gwinnett Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 years but < 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 219 staff | 98 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,234 students | 2,485 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,007 students | 1,092 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,227 students | 1,393 students |
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| % Asian | 7%
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2%
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| % Hispanic | 11%
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5%
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| % Black | 28%
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33%
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| % White | 46%
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48%
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| % Two or more races | 2%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 5%
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10%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.69 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,100 | $30,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Gwinnett Technical College was established in 1984 under the name Gwinnett Area Technical School. Originally intended to be an area magnet school with an emphasis on health and business education programs, local industry leaders identified the critical need for adding additional programs that would prepare students for the emerging high-tech workplace. Today, Gwinnett Technical College continues to partner with business and industry to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art educational and training facility for Gwinnett County and the surrounding region. Students and employers alike have come to recognize that a degree from Gwinnett Tech indicates a rigorous and relevant education designed to help students excel and succeed in a dynamic marketplace Gwinnett Technical College is your workforce specialist providing relevant knowledge for career advancement and improved quality of life. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams. Serving the region for over 20 years, Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a long history of providing quality education for citizens and the business community.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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Gwinnett College-LilburnPivate, for profit325 students | 5.40 Mi4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770)381-7200 5.40325 -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-AtlantaPivate, for profit1,170 students | 13.10 Mi1927 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
(770)938-4711 13.101,170 -
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleePivate, for profit346 students | 14.40 Mi5303 New Peachtree Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
(770)216-2960 14.40346 -
4,050 students | 15.40 Mi495 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404)297-9522 15.404,050 -
Sanford-Brown College-AtlantaPivate, for profit428 students | 16.50 Mi1140 Hammond Dr Ste A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770)576-4498 16.50428
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