College achieves 14.2% enrollment growth for start of Fall Semester 2024

Savannah Technical College academic enrollment for fall semester achieved an increase 14.2% students, bringing total enrollment up to 3,783 students, compared with the start of the semester the previous year.

“This growth is a testament to the quality of our programs and the dedication of our faculty and staff,” said STC President Dr. Ryan Foley. “Savannah Technical College continues to be committed to provide students with training and hands-on experience they need to be career ready and to provide a qualified workforce for our region.”

Increased enrollment in high-demand programs reflects growing interest in industries vital to the region and state’s economy, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and aviation

Students may still enroll in classes for fall semester. The Fall mini-mester begins October 11. Classes are available in-person and online.

Savannah Technical College graduates are career ready with training employers want for high-demand jobs. Within one year of graduation, 100% of STC graduates are working or continuing their education and 92.5% are working in their field of study (AY22). With more than 45 programs, the College has training for careers in health care, manufacturing, aviation technology, business and professional services, industrial technology, and general studies. High demand industry training is also available with additional HOPE Career Grant funding for those that qualify. Students may also start at Savannah Tech and transfer 28 general education (core) courses to any University System of Georgia institution.

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A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.