Moultrie Technical College
Tel:
(229)891-7000
- Moultrie Technical College (MTC) is a multiple campus institution of higher learning whose mission as part of the Technical College System of Georgia is to provide a culture of learning through occupational education, academic education, distance education, business and industry training, and workforce development supporting the education and economic advancement of Colquitt, Tift, Turner, and Worth counties. The college fulfills its mission by providing accessible, quality education leading to associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and programs to assist adults in literacy education. At MTC, the focus is on your success in today?s ever-changing, state-of-the market economy. Our faculty and staff believe in providing the highest quality services and instruction to ensure an exciting learning experience. Our instructors are qualified and dedicated to the responsive changes needed by business and industry, students and the community. We are proud to train citizens for the skilled careers of today?s workforce. Education is about creating new possibilities for career and personal growth. As the economy becomes increasingly globalized and competitive, the facilities and curriculum at MTC will provide the education and training that are required to compete in the global market.
School Highlights
- Moultrie Technical College serves 2,071 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Moultrie Technical College is the only community colleges within Colquitt County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Moultrie Technical College is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (24.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Moultrie Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Moultrie Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 113 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,071 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 763 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,308 students | 1,473 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% |
| % Black | 31% | 33% |
| % White | 58% | 48% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,200 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Moultrie Technical College is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (24.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,458 students | 24.30 Mi2802 Moore Hwy
Tifton, GA 31793
(229)391-5001 24.303,458 - 1,541 students | 25.50 Mi15689 US Hwy 19 North
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229)225-4096 25.501,541 - 3,629 students | 32.40 Mi4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-2100 32.403,629 - Albany Technical CollegePublic3,640 students | 34.40 Mi1704 South Slappey Boulevard
Albany, GA 31701
(229)430-3500 34.403,640 - n/a students | 36.20 Mi4201 North Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605
36.20n/a
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