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Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA

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Quick Facts

2014
Founded
Community Technical College
Type
1,688
Total Students
$3K
Tuition (In-State)
$5K
Tuition (Out-State)
$124
Avg Net Price
Associate's Colleges
Classification

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About Coastal Pines Technical College

Coastal Pines: Affordable, expansive, and a powerhouse for career success.

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is a dynamic community college in southeastern Georgia dedicated to empowering students with career-ready skills and affordable education. As a key unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), CPTC stands out for its expansive reach, serving a remarkable thirteen-county area of 7,433 square miles – the largest service delivery area in the entire TCSG. With multiple instructional sites spread across rural towns like Waycross, Brunswick, and Jesup, CPTC brings educational opportunities directly to the communities it serves.

Students at CPTC can choose from an impressive array of over 130 programs, ranging from associate's degrees to certificates and diplomas. These programs are strategically designed to meet the demands of the local workforce, covering vital fields such as allied health, business and computer technology, personal services, and industrial technology. What's more, CPTC offers eleven tuition-free programs through the HOPE Career Grant, making higher education even more accessible. Many programs offer fast-track completion, allowing students to earn qualifications in as little as eight weeks to two years, quickly launching them into their desired careers.

CPTC prides itself on providing an exceptionally affordable education, with remaining credit hours priced at just $89 each, complemented by various scholarships and grants through the CPTC Foundation. This commitment to affordability is matched by an unwavering focus on student success, evidenced by a staggering 99% overall job placement rate and a 94% placement rate in students' fields of study. The college's dedication to excellence was nationally recognized when it was selected as the 2017 recipient of the Sonny Perdue Award for the TCSG Technical College of the Year, celebrating its highest enrollment growth, graduation rate, and superb licensure pass rate. This combination of accessibility, quality, and proven outcomes makes Coastal Pines Technical College an outstanding choice for future-focused students.

Key Highlights

  • Boasts the largest service delivery area (7,433 sq miles across 13 counties) within the Technical College System of Georgia.
  • Achieves an impressive 99% overall job placement rate and a 94% job placement rate in students' fields of study.
  • Named the 2017 TCSG Technical College of the Year for outstanding performance in enrollment growth, graduation rates, and operational efficiency.
  • Offers over 130 diverse programs, including 11 tuition-free options through the HOPE Career Grant.
  • Provides highly affordable education at just $89 per credit hour, alongside various scholarship and grant opportunities.
  • Maintains a high graduation rate of 87.1% and a 95% licensure pass rate for the State of Georgia.
  • Operates seven instructional sites and 19 adult education sites across southeastern Georgia, serving 2,431 students.

Timeline

1965
Okefenokee Technical College established
1989
Altamaha Technical College established
2014
Coastal Pines Technical College established from the merger of Altamaha and Okefenokee Technical Colleges
2014
Recorded an initial enrollment of 2,431 students
2017
Selected as the TCSG Technical College of the Year, recognized for highest enrollment growth and graduation rates
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12 Years
of Excellence

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