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Anoka Technical College, also known as ATC, was established in 1967. It is a two-year technical college and the campus of the college is situated in Anoka, Minnesota. ATC offers more than 35 career programs in the following fields:
Various diplomas and certificates are also provided. ATC has a few unique programs including broadcast captioning, judicial reporting, and occupational therapy assistant.
ATC has an active student life. The Multicultural Student Center encourages different cultures and ethnicities. It also organizes several events in the campus. The Student Senate is an organization that advocates for all the Anoka Tech students. The campus is home to honor societies like the Phi Theta Kappa.
Anoka, MN 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, real estate and construction management, 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 2,141 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Anoka Technical College
1355 W Hwy 10
Anoka, MN 55303
General Phone: (763) 576-4700
http://www.anokatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 73 | surgical tech, medical assistant, medical coding |
| Construction Trades | 58 | electrician, plumbing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, home health aide |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | electronics tech, computer systems tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, computer hardware tech |
| Law | 28 | legal secretary, court reporting |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical receptionist |
| Production Trades | 22 | machinist, welding, tool and die tech |
| Business and Management | 20 | accounting, business management, accounting technology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 16 | turf management, landscaping |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | construction management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 3 | automobile mechanics |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for Anoka Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 164 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 149 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 41 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 28 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Anoka Tech had a total enrollment of 2,141 students (1,527 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,669 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,669 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Anoka Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 735000)
Anoka Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $63,250 | 31 | $60,395 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $63,250 | 31 | $60,395 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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