South Georgia Technical College ranked third for best associate degrees in Georgia
Published at 4:36pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Shown here is the University Headquarters badge for South Georgia Technical College ranked third best college in Georgia for associate degree. Image by SGTC
Written by Sue Ann Bird
AMERICA – South Georgia Technical College has been selected as the third best college in Georgia for an associate degree according to the university’s headquarters. The rankings are based on cost of tuition, acceptance rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduation stipend, number of programs offered, programs offered online, default rate, diplomas awarded, percentage of students receiving financial aid, reputation, and expert opinions. The rankings can be found at: https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/georgia/#associate.
“Southern Georgia Technical College has a tremendous reputation for providing an outstanding two-year education to prepare students for the workforce,” said Southern Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. “We are very pleased that our headquarters has ranked us as one of the best two-year colleges in Georgia for an associate degree. This provides external validation about the quality and excellence of the technical education we provide.”
The two colleges that ranked higher than South Georgia Technical College were Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville and Abraham Baldwin Technical College in Tifton. Gwinnett Tech has over 9,500 students while ABAC has over 3,900 students. South Georgia Tech costs $6,000 less than either of the top two colleges and has a graduation rate 24 percentage points higher than the top-ranked college and 30 percentage points higher than ABAC.
Other colleges listed in descending order include: Georgia Northwestern Technical College, West Georgia Technical College, Georgia Highlands College, Southern Crescent Technical College, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Ogeechee Technical College and Georgia Military College. South Georgia Tech’s graduation rate was the highest among the top 10 two-year colleges.
South Georgia Technical College has been ranked the best community college in Georgia for four consecutive years by Niche.com and Intelligent.com. SGTC is one of only two technical colleges in Georgia that offers on-campus housing. It offers students the “full college experience” with outstanding academics, athletics and student activities among nationally ranked colleges. The college offers more than 200 associate degrees, diplomas, and technical credentials.
SGTC President Watford gave credit to the community as well as the faculty, staff and students at South Georgia Technical College. “This ranking is a testament to the faculty, staff and students of South Georgia Technical College and to our business and industry partners. Students come to South Georgia Technical College because of the outstanding faculty and staff who continually work for the betterment of students. Our professionals help students enroll and stay in classroom and access to education and training for the jobs of their choice. We then work with business and industry partners to help put students in the workplace. It is this type of collaboration and hard work that has helped us be the best community college in Georgia for the fourth year in a row, and now one of Best Colleges in Georgia for Associate Degree Back in 2022, SGTC was nominated for the first time.
South Georgia Technical College is an excellent choice for an individual interested in finding the career of a lifetime. Partnerships with industry leaders such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Georgia Power, Delta, and others have helped the college gain global recognition for graduating students in heavy equipment technology while also benefiting from the “full college experience” which includes – on-campus housing, and a full-service cafeteria , men’s and women’s intercollegiate basketball, collegiate sports, and student organizations and activities. The College also highlights particularly successful students through its Outstanding Student Program and through participation in the Georgia Career Award for Leadership (GOAL). The college has students nationally recognized in the SkillsUSA and National Technical Honor Society organizations.
To apply or for more information, visit the SGTC website at www.southgatech.edu. The SGTC Admissions Office can also assist by calling 229-931-2394 for Americus or 229-271-4040 for the Crisp County Center Campus. Students can now begin applying for the spring semester. Classes start on January 11th. Registration will take place on January 9.
South Georgia Technical College has once again secured its position as a top-tier educational institution, as it was recently ranked number three for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia by the Americus Times-Recorder. This recognition is a testament to the college’s commitment to providing high-quality and industry-relevant education to its students. With a wide range of programs and a dedicated faculty, South Georgia Technical College continues to excel in preparing students for successful careers in various fields. This accolade reinforces the college’s reputation as a leading provider of associate degrees in the state of Georgia.