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General Contact
- School Code: 950700
- Phone: (404) 727-6123
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,054Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Georgia Highlands College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Georgia Highlands College (GHC)
201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA
Georgia Highlands College is an outstanding educational institute located in Rome, Georgia. Now the college is offering a Bachelor of Science in nursing with more bachelor degree programs planned for the future. Georgia Highlands College is popular for many reasons which include affordability, accessibility, location, student/ teacher ratio, and a hands-on learning experience. Many classes are now being offered online which makes attending college more convenient for individuals that have a full-time job.
The college offers access to higher education. It was founded in 1970 as a part of the Georgia university system. Georgia Highlands College operates six colleges in Marietta, Dallas, Rome, Cartersville, and Douglasville. In 2011, the college was approved to become a state college and now offers baccalaureate degree programs. A Bachelor of Science in nursing will be the first degree offered.
Currently over 5,500 students are enrolled in the college from eastern Alabama and Georgia. The college employs 133 full-time faculty members.
Georgia Highlands College offers many outstanding transfer programs. The Associate of Arts degree is offered in English, political science, journalism, sociology and communications. Students can obtain an Associate of Science degree in education, agriculture, associated dental sciences, biology, business administration, computer information systems, chemistry, economics, general studies, geology, health information management, medical technology, mathematics, nursing, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, respiratory therapy, and physics.
The college is focused on providing affordable tuition to everyone. Grants are available to lower the cost of attending Georgia Highlands College. Full-time tuition for Georgia residents is $1,298 per semester. Out-of-state tuition is $4911 per semester.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. GHC offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 235 |
Female | 419 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 7 |
Black | 91 |
Hispanic | 86 |
White | 443 |
Multiple Races | 20 |
Non Resident Alien | 6 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at GHC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Annual Salary: $64150
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Georgia Highlands College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Georgia Highlands College may provide services including:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia Highlands College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball