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DeKalb Technical College, established in 1961 as DeKalb Technical Institute, is a two-year school in the Atlanta region that focuses on adult education, technical education, and career training. DeKalb has campuses in Clarkston and Covington, as well as learning centers in the Georgia cities of Lithonia, Doraville, and Conyers.

DeKalb Technical College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree, with majors that include accounting, banking and finance, criminal justice technology, management and supervisory development, paralegal studies, computer support specialist, networking specialist, electronics technology, paramedic technology, building automation systems, commercial refrigeration, early childhood care and education.

DeKalb Technical also has Technical Certificate of Credit programs, with training in fields such as Automatic Transmission, Engine Repair Technician, Crime Scene Technician, Homeland Security Specialist, Office Accounting Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Network Administrator, Car Audio System Installer, Computer System Design Specialist, Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Pipe Welder, Early Childhood Program Administrator, Certified Customer Service Specialist, and Hospitality Customer Service Provider.

DeKalb Technical is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Colleges and Schools. Moreover, its Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs, and the Printing and Graphics Technology programs are accredited by the Printing Industries of America, as well as National PrintED Accreditation.

Dekalb Technical College Admissions

DeKalb Technical College has an open admissions policy. Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts or GED results. In addition, students must meet DeKalb’s minimum score requirements on the COMPASS, SAT, ACT, or ASSET Test—scores are needed to help school officials determine if a student could use more skills in his projected field of study.

Those who do not meet minimum score requirements will have to take the COMPASS Test.

Transfer students will need to submit transcripts from all previous colleges or universities. However, a high school transcripts are not necessary of the student has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree.

International students will also need to show proof of English proficiency and submit an Affidavit of Support that demonstrates at least $18,452 are available for the cost of tuition and other school expenses.

Dekalb Technical College Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to students who need help paying their way through college.

The types of aid available to DeKalb Technical College students include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work Study, HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, and Outside Scholarships.

To apply for any of the federal aid programs, a student must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, which can be done online.

Dekalb Technical College Students

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DeKalb Technical has a number of student organizations on campus, including the American Criminal Justice Association, American Design Drafting Association, Association of Information Technology Professionals, DeKalb Technical College Chess Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, International Club Council, International Association of Administrative Professionals, International Student Club, Lambda Epsilon Chi, Mu Lambda Tau, Paralegal Alliance, Phi Beta Lambda, SkillsUSA, and Student Surgical Technologists.

Two honor societies, the National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa, have a presence on the DeKalb Technical campus.

DeKalb Technical is a commuter college, with no students living on campus.

Information Summary

Ranks 2704th overall and 90th in Georgia

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Clarkston, GA 30021-2397

Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population24,374 (24,374 urban / N/A rural)
Households8,492 (2.87 people per house)
Families5,447 (3.45 people per family)
Pop. — African American16,184
Pop. — Asian2,719
Pop. — Pacific Islander62
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native150
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)5,216
Pop. — Other1,609
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingMedium two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar SystemQuarter
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadNo
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Dekalb Technical College?

Ranks 4024th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,296 $1,296 $2,592
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $336 $336 $336
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $36 $36 $67
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $2,832 $2,832 $4,128
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,332 $15,332 $16,628
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,832 $10,832 $12,128

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $1,407 trend  $1,632 $1,407 trend  $1,632 $2,523 trend  $2,928
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $950 trend  $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,000 trend  $9,000
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,000 trend  $3,500
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $7,000 trend  $8,000

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Dekalb Technical College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsYes
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Dekalb Technical College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $1,176 131 pie   41%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,138 283 pie   88%
Institutional Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Student Loan Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Any financial aid type   295 pie   92%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Dekalb Technical College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/A11
Black Non-Hispanic
8951,6832,578
Hispanic
324173
Asian / Pacific Islander
6965134
American Indian / Alaskan Native
4711
White Non-Hispanic
331448779
Race Unknown
293665
Total 1,360 2,281 3,641

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Dekalb Technical College.

  Men Women Total
144 27 171
126 22 148
17 118 135
33 56 89
17 66 83

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 82 4 9 38 2 135
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 16 1 1 11 29
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 4 1 5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 100 3 16 2 19 8 148
Banking and Financial Support Services 34 3 5 13 4 59
Carpentry/Carpenter 1 8 9
Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 4
Child Care and Support Services Management
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 8 2 10
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology 15 1 17 33
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3 3
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 3 2 3 8
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 2 1 1 4
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 3 1 1 5
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 48 11 1 60
Computer and Information Systems Security 1 1
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 2 1 3
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 28 2 9 39
Criminal Justice/Police Science 6 1 9 16
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 51 2 36 89
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation 16 1 6 23
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General 35 1 21 57
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 2 2 4
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 5 1 1 7
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 25 1 3 7 1 37
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 36 1 3 2 1 43
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General 5 3 1 9
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 22 1 26 49
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 10 8 18
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 60 7 14 1 82
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 2 1 5
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 6 1 15 22
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 5 2 7
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 53 1 2 27 83
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 11 1 12
Lineworker 10 5 15
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 2 2 4
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 6 1 7
Medical/Clinical Assistant 10 1 4 1 16
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician 10 1 11
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 32 20 1 53
Operations Management and Supervision 9 6 3 18
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 31 5 1 10 1 48
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist 21 1 1 23
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 3 1 4 8
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 27 1 12 40
Small Business Administration/Management 7 2 1 10
Surgical Technology/Technologist 9 1 1 11
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation 162 1 7 1 171
Welding Technology/Welder 21 3 25 49
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology 2 4 6
Total 1,053 25 74 6 424 26 1,608

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Dekalb Technical College Ranks 2174th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $48,102 ($50,301 male / $46,068 female)
Number of FT Faculty 102 (49 male / 53 female)
Number of PT Faculty 369
FT Faculty Ratio 0.3 : 1
Total Benefits $1,323,945
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