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Kentucky Bluegrass Community and Technical College, BCTC, is a two-year public college in Lexington, Kentucky that was established in 2005. It was formed through the merger of Lexington Community College and Central Kentucky Technical College. The Cooper, Leestown and Regency campuses are located at Lexington. There are four other campuses in Danville, Georgetown, Lawrenceburg and Winchester. The college offers programs at the certificate, diploma and the associate degree levels. Local and worldwide online programs for students who cannot attend formal classes are also offered by the college. It has eleven academic divisions namely :
Kentucky Bluegrass Community and Technical College has a Student Government that represents the student body. There are many student organizations at the college including the BCTC Christian Fellowship, the BCTC Practical Nursing Student Organization, the Dental Laboratory Technology Association (DELTA), Phi Beta Lambda, and Winchester Campus History Club.
Bluegrass Community And Technical College can be found in Lexington, KY (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Bluegrass Community And Technical College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician, construction trades, and production trades.
Bluegrass Community And Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 11,596 students were enrolled in Bluegrass Community And Technical College.
More complete details are provided below.
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
General Phone: (859) 246-2400
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 476 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, cartography |
| Construction Trades | 468 | electrician, carpentry, masonry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 385 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 303 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Engineering Technician | 292 | engineering technology, architectural drafting, drafting, environmental engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 220 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 202 | medical assistant, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, surgical tech, dental lab tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 99 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Office and Administration | 92 | executive secretary |
| Medical Administration | 58 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 51 | business management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 24 | cinematography |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 23 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | child care provider, social work |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 16 | applied horticulture |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | security services management, fire-fighting |
| Animal Science and Care | 9 | equestrian studies |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Bluegrass Community And Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,517 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 899 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 339 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Bluegrass Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 11,596 students (7,297 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lexington, 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 | $ 2,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Bluegrass Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 524400)
Bluegrass Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 50 | 42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,550 | 3 | $63,118 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $50,111 | 6 | $48,221 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $42,178 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $51,869 | 13 | $55,050 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $59,799 | 29 | $57,774 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $53,428 | 49 | $48,524 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $40,903 | 22 | $41,398 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $40,784 | 13 | $36,557 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $50,270 | 113 | $48,134 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Securities Services Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bluegrass Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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