Non-Traditional Programs
A "Non-Traditional" program of study/vocation is defined as one in which 25% or less of one gender has been traditionally represented, enrolled, or worked in, and Middle Georgia Technical College is proud to offer numerous majors which fall within this definition. These programs are open to all with no preferential treatment shown towards males or females. For those who do decide to pursue a non-traditional program, MGTC offers membership in the Non-Traditional Student Association as well as a monthly support group called "New Traditions", both of which are designed to empower and provide networking opportunities. We would like to encourage you to entertain entering into any of these programs without allowing your particular gender to affect your selection of career path. 
At Middle Georgia Technical College, our sincerest desire is for all students to pursue their vocational dreams and professional goals without permitting any unrelated personal traits to block their way, whether it be race, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, or in this case, their particular gender. Below are listed all the programs MGTC offers which historically have had the designation of "non-traditional", with each indicating which gender that particular major is considered to be "non-traditional" for. Please look over these programs and know that Middle Georgia Technical College will welcome and support any career direction you decide on!
| Program Name | Non Traditional Gender | Campus Offered | Starting Annual Salary Range(GA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Structural Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($26-43,000) |
| Air Conditioning Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($25-44,000) |
| Automotive Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($23-44,000) |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($43-57,000) |
| Barbering | Female | Main Campus | ($27-57,000) |
| Commercial Truck Driving | Female | Main Campus | ($28-45,000) |
| Computer Information Systems | Female | Main Campus | ($57-92,000) |
| Criminal Justice | Female | Main Campus | ($21-46,000) |
| Drafting | Female | Main Campus | ($32-60,000) |
| Electronics and Telecommunications | Female | Main Campus | ($42-53,000) |
| Industrial Systems Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($40-56,000) |
| Machine Tool Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($21-39,000) |
| Welding and Joining Technology | Female | Main Campus | ($26-34,000) |
| Accounting | Male | Main Campus | ($44-74,000) |
| Business and Office Technology | Male | Main Campus | ($20-31,000) |
| Cosmetology | Male | Main Campus | ($18-32,000) |
| Dental Assisting | Male | Main Campus | ($26-37,000) |
| Dental Hygiene | Male | Main Campus | ($51-73,000) |
| Early Childhood Care and Education | Male | Main Campus | ($13-19,000) |
| Medical Assisting | Male | Main Campus | ($23-32,000) |
| Paralegal Studies | Male | Main Campus | ($35-60,000) |
| Practical Nursing and Related Programs | Male | Main Campus | ($29-56,000) |
| Surgical Technology | Male | Main Campus | ($29-39,000) |
Gainful Employment
MGTC has provided Gainful Employment disclosure data for its credit programs. This information can be used to estimate the cost of various programs, program length, average student debt upon program completion, and potential employers upon completion.
New Traditions
A unique support group experience open to those in the MGTC student body, who would be considered nontraditional such as:
- Single Parent
- Displaced Homemaker
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Current or former TANF recipient
- Enrolled in a program traditionally attracting members of the opposite gender
- Students age 30 or Over"
Sponsored by the NTSA
MORE INFONon-Traditional Student Association
The Non-Traditional Student Association is an organization which consists of the same students who are invited to attend the monthly "New Traditions" support group(see "New Traditions" above), and provides opportunities for these students to network with others experiencing the same academic, personal, or professional issues and challenges.Contact: Donna Dutcher, NTSA Advisor