South Georgia Technical College

www.southgatech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,000

2021 Average Net Price

$2,054

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,611

42.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.2%

221 Graduates

About

South Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Georgia Technical College were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (45 degrees awarded), Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (28 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (18 degrees).

In 2021, 1,503 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Georgia Technical College. 46.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (706 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (692 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,000, which is $−4,968 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,000, which is $−4,968 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,054.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending South Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College was $3,000. The cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $−4,968 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$2,054

2021 Value

4.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,054. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Georgia Technical College grew by 4.16%.

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

$5,450

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Georgia Technical College was of $5,450 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% 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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94% of undergraduate students at South Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% 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.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Georgia Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

South Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,611 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 679 students and the part-time enrollment is 932. This means that 42.1% 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 49.2% Black or African American, 43.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.931% Two or More Races, 0.683% Asian, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0621% 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 (31.8%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Black or African American Male (19.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Georgia Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,611 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 679 and the part-time enrollment is 932. This means that 42.1% of students enrolled at South Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

63%

2021 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
793 enrolled students
White
706 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Georgia Technical College is 49.2% Black or African American, 43.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.931% Two or More Races, 0.683% Asian, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0621% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 2 students (0.124%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 111 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 (706 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (692 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Georgia Technical College is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (45 degrees awarded), followed by Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (28 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (18 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Mechanical Technologies (310 degrees awarded), Construction (86 degrees), and Precision Production (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 (125,858 people), Other managers (66,623 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (59,439 people), Construction managers (38,340 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,380 people).

The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (310 degrees awarded), Construction (86 degrees), Precision Production (93 degrees), Transportation (43 degrees), and Protective Services (206 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (310 degrees awarded), Construction (86 degrees), Precision Production (93 degrees), Transportation (43 degrees), and Protective Services (206 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (301,573 people), Elementary & secondary schools (131,056 people), Construction (100,239 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (46,838 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,892 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 (2021)

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
39 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
35 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Georgia Technical College was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Georgia Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

807

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

696

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 807 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (696).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 9.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 2.27 times more than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% 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, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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 2021 at South Georgia Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.452% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
706 degrees awarded
White
692 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Georgia Technical College is black or african american (706 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (692 degrees).

0.2% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
467 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
415 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
291 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Georgia Technical College is white male (467 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (415 degrees).

Operations

South Georgia Technical College employs 54 Instructors. Most academics at South Georgia Technical College are Male Instructor (30), and Female Instructor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 16 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.68M

2021 Salaries

13.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South Georgia Technical College paid a median of $7.68M in salaries, a 13.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South Georgia Technical College paid a total of $2.84M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College was Instructor with 54 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College was Male Instructor with 30 employees, and Female Instructor with 24 employees.

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