Gwinnett Technical College
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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 9,539 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Top Rankings
Gwinnett Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 621 teachers has grown by 252% over five years.
Gwinnett 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 | 621 staff | 209 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (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
The nearest community college to Gwinnett Technical College is Gwinnett College-Lilburn (5.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Gwinnett College-LilburnPrivate for-profit84 students | 5.40 Mi4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 381-7200 5.4084 - Woodruff Medical Training and TestingPrivate for-profit56 students | 13.20 Mi1927 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 259-4514 13.2056 - Interactive College of Technology-ChambleePrivate for-profit568 students | 14.50 Mi5303 New Peachtree Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
(770) 216-2960 14.50568 - 3,406 students | 15.50 Mi495 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 297-9522 15.503,406 - Sanford-Brown College-AtlantaPrivate, for profit428 students | 16.70 Mi1140 Hammond Dr Ste A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 576-4498 16.70428
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