Heart of Georgia Technical College
Top Ranked (2022): View Rankings
Tel:
(478) 275-6589
- The mission of Heart of Georgia Technical College is to contribute to economic and workforce development through guaranteed technical and adult education and the services necessary for individuals to achieve their goals. The vision statement was modified as a result of the planning process. The vision statement is as follows Heart of Georgia Technical College will be the benchmark institution for all others in our system. Heart of Georgia Technical College will enrich lives, provide seamless workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities, and recruit potential graduates for successful employment through the use of leading edge technology and unparalleled excellence in support services rendered. At the heart of a great college is what goes on between its students and faculty-the learning experience. Our faculty are supported by a staff of professional advisors, specialists and others who assist and support the teaching and learning environment. The programs of study at Heart of Georgia Technical College are divided into categories. Each category may include degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit according to the specific occupational programs being offered. We've designed our programs with the student's needs in mind. More classes are being offered online and at night to work around the student's busy schedule.
School Highlights
Heart of Georgia Technical College serves 1,851 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Top Rankings
Heart of Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Heart of Georgia Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 94 staff | 209 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Heart of Georgia Technical College is Middle Georgia College-Eastman (21.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Middle Georgia CollegePublic3,496 students | 22.90 Mi1100 Second St SE
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6221 22.903,496 - 699 students | 35.70 Mi346 Kite Rd
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 289-2200 35.70699 - 2,741 students | 36.10 Mi131 College Cir
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 289-2000 36.102,741 - 1,859 students | 36.20 Mi1189 Deepstep Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-2050 36.201,859
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