Savannah Technical College

www.savannahtech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,568
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,804
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,942
    35.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.5%
    116 Graduates

    About

    Savannah Technical College is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Savannah Technical College were General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (20 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,002 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah Technical College. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (915 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (708 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah Technical College is $2,568, which is $−5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah Technical College is $2,568, which is $5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,804.

    In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Savannah Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,568
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Savannah Technical College was $2,568. The cost of tuition at Savannah Technical College is $−5,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,804
    2024 Value
    4.45%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Savannah Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,804. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Savannah Technical College grew by 4.45%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    81% of undergraduate students at Savannah Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 12% with respect to 2023, when 92% 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

    Savannah Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,942 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Savannah Technical College is 1,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,544. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Savannah Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Savannah Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% Black or African American, 29.1% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Savannah Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.8%) and White Male (17.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    35.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Savannah Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,942 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah Technical College is 1,398 and the part-time enrollment is 2,544. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Savannah Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    56%
    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 Savannah Technical College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Savannah Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,009 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,146 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      462 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Savannah Technical College is 51% Black or African American, 29.1% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.203% 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, 11 students (0.279%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 54 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 (915 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (708 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Savannah Technical College is General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (20 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (284 degrees), and Transportation (142 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 (40,922 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,268 people), Other managers (21,325 people), Chefs & head cooks (8,116 people), and Chief executives & legislators (7,979 people).

    The most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College in 2024 are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (284 degrees), Transportation (142 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (387 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (240 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 Savannah Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (284 degrees), Transportation (142 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (387 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (240 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    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 Construction (81,621 people), Air transportation (36,267 people), Restaurants & Food Services (12,108 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (10,736 people), and Services incidental to transportation (10,567 people).

    The most specialized majors at Savannah Technical College are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Precision Production (284 degrees), Transportation (142 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (387 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (240 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 Savannah Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Information Systems Security
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Savannah Technical College was General Cosmetology with 45 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    974
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,028
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 974 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College, which is 0.947 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,028).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 227 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.57 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 65.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    37%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Savannah Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      915 degrees awarded
    2. White
      708 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      230 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah Technical College is black or african american (915 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (708 degrees).

    0.15% 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
      720 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      711 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      699 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah Technical College is black or african american female (720 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (711 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Savannah Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 44.7M. Savannah Technical College employs 103 Instructors. Most academics at Savannah Technical College are Female Instructor (55), and Male Instructor (48).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah Technical College are: Public service, with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $17.6M
    2024 Salaries
    7.02%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Savannah Technical College paid a median of $17.6M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.7M) and a 7.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.77M
    Instructional Salaries
    103
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Savannah Technical College paid a total of $6.77M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% 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 Savannah Technical College were Public service with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

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