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Chippewa Valley Technical College is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is one of the 16 technical and community colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. CVTC offers associates degrees and technical diploma programs, as well as other certifications and adult continuing education programs.
Chippewa Valley Technical College’s largest campus is located in Eau Claire, with major regional centers in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls. The college enrolls more than 6,000 full-time students and over 15,000 students in continuing education programs. There are several on-campus student clubs and organizations like the Diversity Student Organization, Japanese Anime and Manga Club and the Skills USA Club.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is in Eau Claire, WI. Eau Claire is a small city. The school is a public institution. Chippewa Valley Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 5,998 students study at Chippewa Valley Technical College (in 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the larger community."
More complete details are provided below.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
General Phone: (715) 833-6200
http://www.cvtc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 277 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 190 | medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dialysis tech, respiratory care tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 124 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 120 | operations management, marketing, accounting, business management |
| Transportation | 100 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics And Repair | 94 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 60 | housing and human environments, child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 58 | building inspection and management, lineworker, plumbing, pipefitting, electrician |
| Office And Administration | 50 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, industrial tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Medical Administration | 43 | medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 33 | welding, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | hair styling |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | farm management, agricultural business |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | cartography, interdisciplinary studies |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 8 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 668 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 377 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 305 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 26 | 3 |
In 2007, Chippewa Valley Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,998 students (3,952 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 97% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 20 % |
| Part-Time | 5 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Eau Claire, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,244 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,974 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,165 |
Financial Aid:
Chippewa Valley Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 110 | 131 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 22 | $74,166 | 23 | $75,241 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $74,166 | 23 | $75,241 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 86 | $63,832 | 98 | $61,059 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $63,832 | 98 | $61,059 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
Lineworker
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chippewa Valley Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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
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