North Georgia Technical College celebrated the new academic year with a 3.6% increase in enrollment from fall semester last year. The number of students increased to 2,713 across the college’s three campuses, which includes 568 dual enrolled high school students.
Since July 1, 2019, the college has enrolled a total of 4,720 students in credit, industry training and adult education, a news release from the college states.
Although most of the college’s enrollment comes from the eight-county service delivery area, students attend from 65 different counties in Georgia. This year’s fall enrollment also reflects more than 40 students who already have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher and are continuing their education at NGTC.
“The growth in NGTC’s student population mirrors the exciting new opportunities available at the college,” says NGTC Director of Admissions Kallan Williams. “More and more students are recognizing the benefits of attending NGTC because of the quality programs geared towards high-demand careers. From agribusiness to computer forensics, new options for students continue to grow.”
Administrators say there’s an “energy” among the college’s student body, faculty, and staff on the college’s three campuses in Clarkesville, Blairsville, and Stephens County.
NGTC also released statistics for the previous academic year’s job placement rate which states students received an impressive 100% placement rate after graduation and a 95.5% placement rate within their field of study. Those ratings place NGTC students among the top in state rankings, the school says.
NGTC’s certification and licensure pass rates for the previous academic year were also recently released, boasting a 100% pass rate for the programs of paramedicine, clinical lab, practical nursing, and a 90% or higher pass rate for certified nursing assistants and cosmetology.
“We are so proud of our students and their hard work earning these high scores,” says NGTC President Dr. Mark Ivester. “Their commitment to their program is evident, and we know that their continued success will benefit our communities and their growing workforce.”
