Chattahoochee Tech Competitors

At Southwestern University, you are not simply the passive consumer of current knowledge; you are an active participant in the creation of new knowledge. The Southwestern Experience is designed to develop the intellectual practices necessary to enhance your ability to explore regions of original thought and creative expression. The world is changing—and at an accelerating pace. In a 21st-century career, you will be required to advance the frontiers of knowledge, adapt quickly to change, problem-solve new and complex challenges, and anticipate what’s next. We’ve created an experience that prepares you for these new realities. Combining our innovative curriculum, the development of modern ways of thinking, and real-world experience, SU will equip you with the skills required to adapt, create, collaborate, and view challenges from multiple perspectives. These customized skills represent a valuable piece of a much broader, more relevant education for the tomorrow that awaits you.

Atlanta Technical College is an accredited institution of higher education that provides associates degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business training and continuing education services using state-of-the-art technology Description Named one of the Nation’s Best Community Colleges by Washington Monthly Magazine, Atlanta Technical College has more than 150 programs of study including paralegal studies, carpentry, heating and air-conditioning repair, electronics, aviation maintenance, digital media, supply chain management, culinary arts, barbering, automotive repair, and early childhood education and cosmetology. The college recently opened a $14.8 million allied health complex that houses a host of programs dedicated to the medical profession. Open house attendees can obtain information on new and existing health science programs including bioscience, physical therapy assisting, dental hygiene, radiologic technology, pharmacy technology, dental assisting, registered nursing and health information technology. ATC offers affordable online and on campus programs. The average cost of full-time tuition is less than $4,000 per academic year and most students qualify for some form of financial aid.

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 5,300 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five campus locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. Georgia Highlands currently offers over 40 areas of study in associate, bachelor's, and online degree options. Affordable: Value of a GHC degree - only $7,300 for a two-year degree from GHC •Students take the same classes their first two years at GHC that they would at other four-year institutions for half the cost. Academic: Over 40 areas of study with 11 of them available 100% online• GHC is a fully accredited state college within the University System of Georgia. •Unique opportunities through research, study abroad and honors programs. •Adult degree completions with help every step of the way. •One of the highest retention rates in the state for colleges in our sector. Successful: •GHC's men’s basketball team won the 2015 NJCAA Region 17 championship and made it to the final four at the 2015 NJCAA National Championship. •GHC's Brother 2 Brother chapter was named 2015 National Chapter of the Year for 3 of the last 4 years. •GHC's Six Mile Post awarded best print newspaper and best online newspaper at the 64th annual Southern Regional Press Institute. Committed:•A military friendly college. Military Advanced Education (MAE) awarded Georgia Highlands College the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. •Five campuses conveniently located across Northwest Georgia.•Regional economic impact of nearly $119 million.