South Georgia Technical College

www.southgatech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,210
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $2,344
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,795
    44.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    61.2%
    126 Graduates

    About

    South Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Georgia Technical College were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (33 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees), and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,477 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Georgia Technical College. 40.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (741 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (568 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,210, which is $−4,950 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,210, which is $4,950 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,344.

    In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending South Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,210
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College was $3,210. The cost of tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $−4,950 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $2,344
    2024 Value
    17.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,344. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Georgia Technical College grew by 17.8%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,500
    Room and Board
    $500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at South Georgia Technical College was of $7,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    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 2024. This represents a decline of 5.05% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    South Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,795 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 795 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,000. This means that 44.3% 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 52% Black or African American, 35.1% White, 6.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 0.78% Asian, and 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at South Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Black or African American Male (22.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    44.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South Georgia Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,795 students. The full-time enrollment at South Georgia Technical College is 795 and the part-time enrollment is 1,000. This means that 44.3% of students enrolled at South Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Georgia Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      933 enrolled students
    2. White
      630 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      125 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South Georgia Technical College is 52% Black or African American, 35.1% White, 6.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 0.78% Asian, and 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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 (0.334%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 281 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 (741 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (568 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Georgia Technical College is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (33 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees) and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (189 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (239 degrees), and Precision Production (127 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 (134,950 people), Other managers (79,655 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (57,687 people), Construction managers (46,424 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (38,933 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College in 2024 are Transportation (189 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (239 degrees), Precision Production (127 degrees), Construction (102 degrees), and Protective Services (151 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Transportation (189 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (239 degrees), Precision Production (127 degrees), Construction (102 degrees), and Protective Services (151 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (307,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (147,252 people), Construction (115,094 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (55,507 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (52,649 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Georgia Technical College are Transportation (189 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (239 degrees), Precision Production (127 degrees), Construction (102 degrees), and Protective Services (151 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      33 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      33 degrees awarded
    3. General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Georgia Technical College was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    879
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    598
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 879 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College, which is 1.47 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (598).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 16.2 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 90 degrees were awarded to men at South Georgia Technical College in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 2.25 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    59%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% 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 64% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      741 degrees awarded
    2. White
      568 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      94 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South Georgia Technical College is black or african american (741 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (568 degrees).

    0.203% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      508 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      507 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      497 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Georgia Technical College is black or african american female (508 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (507 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, South Georgia Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 24.4M. South Georgia Technical College employs 61 Instructors. Most academics at South Georgia Technical College are Male Instructor (34), and Female Instructor (27).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 15 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $9.41M
    2024 Salaries
    9.88%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, South Georgia Technical College paid a median of $9.41M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($24.4M) and a 9.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.415% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.83M
    Instructional Salaries
    61
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South Georgia Technical College paid a total of $3.83M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 15 employees.

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