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Bowling Green Technical College

Bowling Green Technical College

Bowling Green Technical College, also referred to as BGTC, is situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in the year 1939 and formerly known as the Western Trade School. This college is among the 16 colleges under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). BGTC offers degree and certificate programs in diverse fields of study including surgical technology, information technology, industrial maintenance, air conditioning, and radiography. The college also offers adult education programs. The college's other four campuses are:

  • Glasgow Campus
  • Glasgow Technical Campus
  • Kentucky Advanced Technology Campus
  • Transpark Campus

BGTC has several student clubs and organizations including Phi Beta Lambda, Student Government Association, SkillsUSA, and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

Overview of Bowling Green Technical College

Bowling Green is in Bowling Green, KY. Bowling Green is a small city. The school is a public institution. Bowling Green issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, cooking and culinary arts, and mechanics and repair.

Bowling Green Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Body

Approximately 4,953 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at Bowling Green are in their forties, or even older. The school is essentially a male school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Bowling Green

Bowling Green Technical College
1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3601
General Phone: (270) 901-1000
http://www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu

Bowling Green Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair203industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair
Engineering Technician163engineering technology, drafting, electromechanical tech
Office And Administration144executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering126computer and info science
Medical Administration105medical secretary, health unit coordinator
Nursing And Emergency Medicine104licensed practical nurse
Cooking And Culinary Arts79chef training
Liberal Arts61interdisciplinary studies
Medical Support And Technology54respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech
Production Trades52machine shop assistant, welding
Construction Trades35electrician
Security And Law Enforcement13fire-fighting
Media3communications tech

Number of programs and degrees for Bowling Green in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year88818
Associate's degree13810
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11615

Bowling Green Student Body

In 2007, Bowling Green had a total enrollment of 4,953 students (2,208 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1820%
18-1910%
20-216%
22-247%
25-2910%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-649%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kentucky98%
Tennessee2%

Bowling Green Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time55 %

Bowling Green Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Bowling Green, 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.

Bowling Green Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,760
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,280
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Bowling Green participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527100)

Bowling Green Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3626

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year2*3$55,247
Assistant professorcalendar year3$48,5733$48,832
Instructorcalendar year4$45,2369$41,991
All faculty totalcalendar year9$49,59116$47,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*2*
Associate professoracademic year6$49,9142*
Assistant professoracademic year6$46,4252*
Instructoracademic year13$37,2714$34,661
All faculty totalacademic year27$44,22710$43,722

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Bowling Green Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General

LIBERAL ARTS
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

MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Bowling Green Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Bowling Green Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Bowling Green % of degrees in medical adminstration
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Bowling Green Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Bowling Green % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Bowling Green % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Bowling Green % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Bowling Green % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Bowling Green % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Bowling Green Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Bowling Green Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Bowling Green % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Bowling Green % of degrees in production trades
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Bowling Green Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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