IMMEDIATE
ABAC LEADS UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
TIFTON--Based on
data for all of the two-year colleges in the University System of Georgia,
In terms of associate degree graduation rate, meaning the percentage of full-time students who graduate within three years, ABAC ranks first. ABAC is also first in the number of career associate degrees awarded and second in total degrees and certificates awarded.
Dr. Caroline Helms, ABAC’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, said these rankings are impressive because ABAC is being compared to several schools with larger enrollments.
“Our graduation rate reflects well on our students and on our faculty and staff,” Helms said. “Most of our students are serious about their studies, and the faculty and staff do an excellent job of advising and guiding them through their academic programs.”
ABAC’s career programs are especially successful and are a popular choice among students. These programs, which are offered in four of ABAC’s divisions, including Nursing, Agriculture and Forest Resources, Business, and Social Science, prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. Over 3,000 students are currently enrolled at ABAC this spring semester, and almost half of these students are enrolled in career programs.
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