 |
|
|
|
Alexandria Technical is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Alexandria is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Alexandria Technical issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Alexandria Technical include security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Alexandria Technical are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,116 students study at Alexandria Technical (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alexandria Technical College provides access to learning--for careers and for life!"
More complete details are provided below.
Alexandria Technical College
1601 Jefferson St
Alexandria, MN 56308
General Phone: (320) 762-0221
Admissions Phone: (320) 762-4520
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 762-4540
http://www.alextech.edu
Alexandria Technical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 227 | criminal justice and police |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 107 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | computer systems tech, hydraulics tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, telecommunications tech |
| Business And Management | 86 | marketing, accounting, business management, sales, banking, fashion merchandising |
| Mechanics And Repair | 75 | diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, industrial mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 63 | web design, computer networking, computer programming |
| Construction Trades | 53 | carpentry, masonry |
| Production Trades | 46 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Transportation | 28 | truck and bus driver |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, office management, receptionist, general office occupations |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child care management, human services, social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | medical lab tech, medical coding, phlebotomy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 20 | commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Design | 17 | interior design |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Alexandria Technical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 393 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 202 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 191 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 135 | 8 |
In 2005, Alexandria Technical had a total enrollment of 2,116 students (1,771 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 36% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 95% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alexandria, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (320) 762-4520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,371 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,742 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Alexandria Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 554400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (320) 762-4540
Alexandria Technical has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 48 | $57,417 | 30 | $55,783 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $57,417 | 30 | $55,783 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alexandria Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Alexandria Technical.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Security And Law Enforcement
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.