Savannah Technical College

www.savannahtech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$6,514

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

6.49%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,581

35.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.5%

95 Graduates

About

Savannah Technical College is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Savannah Technical College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (225 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (180 degrees), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (164 degrees).

In 2023, 2,200 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah Technical College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (976 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (840 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah Technical College was 6.49%, corresponding to 10 out of the 154 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,514.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Savannah Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Savannah Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Savannah Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Savannah Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,514

2023 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Savannah Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,514. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Savannah Technical College grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Savannah Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,033

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Savannah Technical College was of $12,033 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.37% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.63% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Savannah Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Savannah Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.12% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Savannah Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.49%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah Technical College was 6.49%, which represents 10 out of the 154 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Savannah Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,581 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Savannah Technical College is 1,264 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,317. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Savannah Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Savannah Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.9% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.72% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Savannah Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (18%) and Black or African American Male (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,581 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah Technical College is 1,264 and the part-time enrollment is 2,317. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Savannah Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Savannah Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Savannah Technical College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Savannah Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Savannah Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,788 enrolled students
White
1,088 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
440 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Savannah Technical College is 49.9% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.72% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (0.168%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 260 more women than men received degrees from Savannah Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Savannah Technical College is black or african american (976 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (840 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Savannah Technical College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (225 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (180 degrees) and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (164 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Savannah Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (60 degrees awarded), Transportation (164 degrees), and Precision Production (239 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Construction managers (39,442 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,273 people), Other managers (20,352 people), Chefs & head cooks (7,985 people), and Civil engineers (7,399 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (60 degrees awarded), Transportation (164 degrees), Precision Production (239 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (418 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (224 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Science Technologies (60 degrees awarded), Transportation (164 degrees), Precision Production (239 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (418 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (224 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (79,908 people), Air transportation (34,841 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,750 people), Child day care services (22,137 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (20,978 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Savannah Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
225 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
180 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
164 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Savannah Technical College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Savannah Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

970

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 970 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College, which is 0.789 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,230).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Savannah Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.43 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.81 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from Savannah Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Savannah Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
976 degrees awarded
White
840 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
239 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah Technical College is black or african american (976 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (840 degrees).

0.182% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
615 degrees awarded
White Male
432 degrees awarded
White Female
408 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah Technical College is black or african american female (615 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (432 degrees).

Operations

Savannah Technical College employs 93 Instructors. Most academics at Savannah Technical College are Male Instructor (47), and Female Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Public service, with 36 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.4M

2023 Salaries

2.11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Savannah Technical College paid a median of $16.4M in salaries, a 2.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Savannah Technical College paid a total of $5.83M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Savannah Technical College was Instructor with 93 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Public service with 36 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Savannah Technical College was Male Instructor with 47 employees, and Female Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Savannah Technical College.

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