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Janesville, Wisconsin is home to Blackhawk. Janesville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Blackhawk 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 nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Blackhawk maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Blackhawk has 2,470 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Blackhawk Technical College
6004 Prairie Road
Janesville, WI 53547-5009
General Phone: (608) 758-6900
Admissions Phone: (608) 757-7665
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 757-7716
http://www.blackhawk.edu
Blackhawk awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 445 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 49 | computer repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical coding |
| Construction Trades | 45 | lineworker, plumbing, carpentry, electrician |
| Business And Management | 40 | operations management, accounting, marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming courses, computer security |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | mechanical engineering tech, HVAC tech, electromechanical tech, industrial tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | physical therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for Blackhawk in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 374 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 265 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 187 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 25 | 4 |
In 2005, Blackhawk had a total enrollment of 2,470 students (1,476 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 95% |
| Illinois | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Janesville, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (608) 757-7665
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 858 |
Financial Aid:
Blackhawk participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 539000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 757-7716
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 45 | $62,104 | 55 | $62,245 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $62,104 | 55 | $62,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blackhawk Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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