Anoka, Minnesota is home to Anoka Tech. Anoka is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Anoka Tech go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, nutrition and exercise therapy, and construction trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Anoka Tech has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Anoka Tech has 2,239 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Anoka Technical College
1355 W Hwy 10
Anoka, MN 55303
General Phone: (763) 576-4700
Admissions Phone: (763) 576-4850
Financial Aid Phone: (763) 576-4760
http://www.ank.tec.mn.us
Anoka Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, home health aide |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 86 | medical coding, medical assistant, surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 81 | electrician, plumbing |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, drafting |
| Business And Management | 40 | business management, accounting, human resources development |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | turf management, landscaping |
| Law | 19 | legal secretary, court reporting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Transportation | 12 | aviation operations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | fire-fighting |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | construction management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Anoka Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 204 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 171 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 74 | 3 |
In 2005, Anoka Tech had a total enrollment of 2,239 students (1,472 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 97% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Anoka, 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: (763) 576-4850
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,158 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
Financial Aid:
Anoka Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 735000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (763) 576-4760
Anoka Tech 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 | 29 | $54,198 | 28 | $52,625 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $54,198 | 28 | $52,625 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Development
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Anoka Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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
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