Strong Education
in South Georgia
The education of tomorrow’s workforce is a major focus of the communities in the Locate South Georgia region. Local pubic school districts work hard to provide more than basic public education to their pupils, building tangible skills and critical thinking in our students. By introducing new innovations to educate tomorrow’s workforce, our schools produce well-rounded, competent workers.
Focused on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, our region’s school systems are committed to producing a solid labor pool, prepared for 21st century challenges. Our South Georgia communities' bright young students participate in robotics programs, mathematic teams, 4-H clubs, and Technology Student Associations. South Georgia knows how important these fields are, and our next generation will be well-equipped to handle the technical workload of these industries.
The teaching and learning in our region ensure graduates are ready for the next step, whether that means entering the workforce, or pursuing post-secondary education.
Locate South Georgia Workforce Education Levels
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Relevant Degrees Awarded by Locate South Georgia Institutions
| Program | Associate | Bachelors | Masters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Operations/Sciences (Livestock, Horticulture, Agribusiness) | 9 | 150 | 11 | 170 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Biotech) | 3 | 190 | 193 | |
| Business Management (Administration, Accounting, HR) | 260 | 616 | 69 | 945 |
| Computer-Information Sciences (IT, Computer Science, Systems Networking) | 69 | 51 | 120 | |
| Engineering & Related Fields (Electrical, Electromechanical, CNC Machining) | 20 | 17 | 37 | |
| Health Professions (RN, Medical Office Mgmt., Health Information) | 836 | 364 | 32 | 1,232 |
| Logistics (Operations, Materials, Supply Chain Management) | 20 | 20 | ||
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies (Automotive, HVAC, Airframe/Aircraft) | 27 | 27 | ||
| Physical Science (Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography) | 12 | 78 | 3 | 93 |
| Precision Production (Machine Shop, Welding) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Protective Services | 157 | 147 | 17 | 321 |
| Total Graduates | 1,416 | 1,613 | 132 | 3,161 |
Sources: Individual college fact books, 2019
Higher Education
The Locate South Georgia region is home to 13 universities, colleges, and technical colleges educating 48,000+ students annually and producing more than 10,000 graduates each year. Collectively, the region’s higher education institutions prepare students for a variety of careers across every industry the region supports.
For details about our higher education institutions, click here.