Southwest Georgia Technical College
Tel:
(229)225-4096
- Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public two-year technical college with the mission to provide high quality educational courses, services, and training programs through both distance and traditional delivery methods. These programs, courses, and services are provided to develop individual skills and abilities, to provide for intellectual and career development, and to meet the needs of business and industry. Achievement of this mission promotes economic growth and development and improves the quality of life for individuals and the community.
School Highlights
- Southwest Georgia Technical College serves 1,541 students (26% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Southwest Georgia Technical College is the only community colleges within Thomas County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Southwest Georgia Technical College is Moultrie Technical College (25.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwest Georgia 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 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwest Georgia 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 | 70 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,541 students | 2,588 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 408 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,133 students | 1,473 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| % Black | 26% | 33% |
| % White | 69% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,500 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public two-year technical college with the mission to provide high quality educational courses, services, and training programs through both distance and traditional delivery methods. These programs, courses, and services are provided to develop individual skills and abilities, to provide for intellectual and career development, and to meet the needs of business and industry. Achievement of this mission promotes economic growth and development and improves the quality of life for individuals and the community. Education at Southwest Georgia Technical College moves with the speed of life, and we understand that life can sometimes change suddenly. Our Adult Education Program is designed for those individuals who need assistance with basic academic skills. Flexible programs with non-traditional classroom hours are offered so that we can meet the needs of most anyone's schedule. Our services include instruction in basic skills, GED preparation and testing, COMPASS test preparation, health literacy, and the English as a Second Language program. Classes are available at no charge to adults and are conveniently held in Thomas, Grady and Mitchell Counties. The Library/Media Services Center is located in the Sewell Building. The Center's collection of books, media, and journals supports the curriculum, as well as leisure reading interests. The strength of the collection lies in the medical, business, and technical areas. Computers are available and include general applications, Internet access, reference, an online catalog, and tutorials. Southwest Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwest Georgia Technical College is Moultrie Technical College (25.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,071 students | 25.50 Mi800 Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229)891-7000 25.502,071 - Bainbridge State CollegePublic2,470 students | 35.30 Mi2500 E Shotwell St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(866)825-1715 35.302,470 - 3,629 students | 35.50 Mi4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-2100 35.503,629 - 12,400 students | 37.30 Mi444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
37.3012,400 - n/a students | 40.70 Mi4201 North Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605
40.70n/a
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