South Georgia Technical College

www.southgatech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,000

2023 Average Net Price

$2,851

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,725

41.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.6%

116 Graduates

About

South Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at South Georgia Technical College were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (239 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (94 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (65 degrees).

In 2023, 1,493 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Georgia Technical College. 38.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (696 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (651 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,000, which is $−5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,000, which is $5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,851.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending South Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College was $3,000. The cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $−5,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$2,851

2023 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,851. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Georgia Technical College grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Georgia 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

$6,713

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Georgia Technical College was of $6,713 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

99% of undergraduate students at South Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Georgia 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.

Enrollment

South Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,725 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 723 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,002. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at South Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% Black or African American, 37.2% White, 5.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.058% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29.7%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Male (21.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Georgia Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,725 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 723 and the part-time enrollment is 1,002. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at South Georgia 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 South Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 South Georgia Technical College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Georgia Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
867 enrolled students
White
641 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Georgia Technical College is 50.3% Black or African American, 37.2% White, 5.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.058% 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, 4 students (0.232%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 343 fewer women than men received degrees from South Georgia Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Georgia Technical College is black or african american (696 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (651 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at South Georgia Technical College is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (239 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (94 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (65 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Georgia Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (239 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (262 degrees), and Construction (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Police officers (133,787 people), Other managers (74,539 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (56,196 people), Construction managers (44,467 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (38,148 people).

The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College in 2023 are Transportation (239 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (262 degrees), Construction (93 degrees), Precision Production (114 degrees), and Protective Services (146 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 South Georgia Technical College are Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Transportation (239 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (262 degrees), Construction (93 degrees), Precision Production (114 degrees), and Protective Services (146 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (305,776 people), Elementary & secondary schools (136,846 people), Construction (106,947 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,734 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,822 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
239 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
94 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
65 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at South Georgia Technical College was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 239 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

918

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

575

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 918 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College, which is 1.6 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (575).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 228 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 20.7 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 2.46 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from South Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Georgia Technical College is Male and Asian (100% 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
696 degrees awarded
White
651 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Georgia Technical College is black or african american (696 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (651 degrees).

0.268% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
492 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
368 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
328 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Georgia Technical College is white male (492 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (368 degrees).

Operations

South Georgia Technical College employs 58 Instructors. Most academics at South Georgia Technical College are Male Instructor (32), and Female Instructor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.56M

2023 Salaries

0.415%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Georgia Technical College paid a median of $8.56M in salaries, a 0.415% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Georgia Technical College paid a total of $3.42M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% 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

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College was Instructor with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 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 South Georgia Technical College was Male Instructor with 32 employees, and Female Instructor with 26 employees.

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

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