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Founded in the year 1965, Central Texas College or CTC is a community college, located in Killeen, Texas. Due to its proximity to Fort Hood, CTC evolved from a small junior college into a full time college catering to the military. Besides the central campus, CTC also runs a Continental campus, a Navy campus, a European campus, a campus in the Pacific Far East and a separate campus on Fort Hood.
CTC holds many classes at various military bases and also offers distance learning courses and online training. It ranks 5th in the nation among all colleges and universities in terms of online enrollment.
CTC offers a number of two year associate degree programs in diverse fields such as computer science, nursing, journalism and so forth.
The main campus of Central Texas College is in Killeen, TX (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Central Texas College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering and liberal arts.
Central Texas College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 21,532 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Central Texas College.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Central Texas College, we identify and serve our unique, global community needs and provide quality teaching through an accessible learning environment. (2007-2008 Course Catalog, page 6 - general information)"
More complete details are provided below.
Central Texas College
6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
General Phone: (254) 526-7161
http://www.ctcd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,729 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, foreign language and literature, English |
| Engineering | 167 | military technologies, engineering |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 151 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 151 | network management, data processing tech, system administration, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Business and Management | 127 | business management, business, marketing, human resources |
| Hospitality | 48 | hospitality management, restaurant and food services management, tourism and travel |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | child care provider, child care management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 34 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | computer systems tech, drafting, telecommunications tech, electrical drafting, electronics tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | clinical social work, substance abuse counseling |
| Office and Administration | 20 | office data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Media | 11 | printing equipment operation, radio and television, journalism |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 10 | property management |
| Science | 10 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | medical lab tech, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music, music history and theory |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agriculture, farm management, agricultural technology |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education, physical education teaching |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Texas College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,494 | 64 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 246 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Central Texas College had a total enrollment of 21,532 students (14,455 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Central Texas College offers campus housing for 136 of its 14,455 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Killeen, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,518 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,290 |
| Room and board | $ 4,416 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Central Texas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 400300)
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 | 41 | $70,622 | 36 | $67,821 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 69 | $35,652 | 24 | $34,887 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 110 | $48,686 | 60 | $54,648 |
*: 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 | 36 | $57,910 | 46 | $62,946 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $57,910 | 46 | $62,946 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Texas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army)
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