Community Colleges Near Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, Georgia, is a city of approximately 54,000 residents and is located a short distance away from Atlanta. Alpharetta boasts seven shopping districts and many upscale hotels, restaurants and festivals. There are also a number of two-year community, technical and junior colleges within 25 miles of Alpharetta, giving students plenty of options to further their education in a wide variety of subjects.
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Georgia Perimeter College
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Georgia Perimeter College has six locations in metro Atlanta, including one in Alpharetta. GPC's total enrollment for the fall 2009 semester was 24,549 students, making it Georgia's largest associate degree-granting college and the third largest institution in the University System of Georgia. International students from 147 countries make up 15 percent of GPC's student population. GPC associate degree programs include visual and performing arts, biology, business administration/management, communications and journalism, computer science, education, engineering, English language and literature, foreign language and literature, health professions and clinical sciences, history, general studies, library assistance, mathematics, philosophy, physical sciences, psychology, security and protective services, and social sciences.
Alpharetta Center at GSU
3705 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022-4408
404-413-7878
gpc.edu
Gwinnet Technical College
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Founded in 1984, Gwinnet Technical College is located in Lawrenceville, about 14 miles from Alpharetta. Gwinnet Tech offers over 45 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs. Gwinnet Tech is Georgia's third largest technical college in terms of enrolled credit-seeking students. According to the College Board, the most popular associate degree majors at Gwinnet Tech are business/marketing, computer and information sciences, health professions, education, and visual and performing arts.
Gwinnet Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
770-962-7580
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DeKalb Technical College
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Established in 1961, DeKalb Technical College is one of Georgia's oldest technical colleges. Located in the city of Clarkston, DeKalb Tech is about 15 miles from Alpharetta. According to College Board, DeKalb Tech's most popular associate degree majors are business/marketing, education, law, computer and information sciences, mechanic and repair technologies, engineering technologies, and health professions. Other programs include design/visual communications, graphic/printing equipment operation, building/property maintenance, and cosmetology.
DeKalb Technical College
495 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
404-297-9522
dekalbtech.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
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Chattahoochee Technical College has seven campuses; the main campus in Marietta is about 18 miles from Alpharetta. CTC offers over 100 programs of study, including credit and non-credit classes. The College Board reports that the most popular CTC associate degree majors are business/marketing, computer and information sciences, engineering technologies, security and protective services, education, communication technologies, health professions, and mechanic and repair technologies. Other programs include construction trades, child care management, and personal and culinary services.
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 South Cobb Drive, SE
Marietta, GA 30060-3300
770-528-4525
chattahoocheetech.edu
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