Ashland Technical is located in Ashland, Kentucky (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Ashland Technical is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and laboratory technician, construction trades, and production trades.
Ashland Technical is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
A very high share of students at Ashland Technical are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Ashland Technical College
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102-9046
General Phone: (606) 326-2000
Admissions Phone: (606) 326-2416
Financial Aid Phone: (606) 326-2198
http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu
Ashland Technical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 97 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Construction Trades | 29 | carpentry, electrician |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | surgical tech, pharmacy tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 7 | chemical tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Ashland Technical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 117 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 43 | 3 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 83% |
| West Virginia | 12% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (606) 326-2416
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Ashland Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199001)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (606) 326-2198
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $52,659 | 3 | $47,410 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $55,638 | 4 | $45,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $49,612 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $42,188 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $33,885 | 7 | $35,150 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $43,820 | 10 | $39,590 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ashland Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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