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Ashland Community and Technical College, ACTC, was founded in 1938. Located in Ashland, Kentucky, ACTC is a public, two-year college and is a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems (KCTCS). It currently enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. The college grants certificates, diplomas and associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study. In addition to the various degrees and certificate programs, the college also offers an adult education and distance learning opportunities through several online courses.
The College has an active student administration working for the overall development of the students. ACTC’s campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations including the Drama Club, the Multicultural Student Organization, Phi Theta Kappa, and Sigma Kappa Delta.
Ashland Community And Technical College is found in Ashland, KY. Ashland is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Ashland Community And Technical College.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Ashland Community And Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,675 in 2007 at Ashland Community And Technical College.
More complete details are provided below.
Ashland Community And Technical College
1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
General Phone: (606) 326-2000
http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 190 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 159 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Construction Trades | 131 | electrician, carpentry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 130 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 112 | executive secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 57 | chef training |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 41 | business management |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | occupational safety tech, drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 10 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ashland Community And Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 693 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 307 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 136 | 15 |
In 2007, Ashland Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,675 students (2,656 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 88% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Ohio | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Ashland Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199000)
Ashland Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $78,196 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $60,820 | 3 | $58,075 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $64,226 | 5 | $57,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $60,738 | 10 | $62,312 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $53,247 | 8 | $48,306 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $41,367 | 15 | $40,974 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $38,936 | 7 | $37,832 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $51,233 | 40 | $47,225 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ashland Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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