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Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College

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.

Overview of Chippewa Valley Technical College

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.

Chippewa Valley Technical College Selectivity

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

Faculty

The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
General Phone: (715) 833-6200
http://www.cvtc.edu

Chippewa Valley Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine277registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Medical Support And Technology190medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dialysis tech, respiratory care tech, ...
Security And Law Enforcement124criminal justice and police
Business And Management120operations management, marketing, accounting, business management
Transportation100truck and bus driver
Mechanics And Repair94autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Family And Social Work60housing and human environments, child care provider
Construction Trades58building inspection and management, lineworker, plumbing, pipefitting, electrician
Office And Administration50administrative assistant, general office occupations
Engineering Technician50HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, industrial tech
Computer Science And Engineering44computer networking, computer programming
Medical Administration43medical records tech
Therapy And Counseling33substance abuse counseling, massage therapy
Production Trades33welding, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech
Beauty And Cosmetology20hair styling
Agricultural Science And Management18farm management, agricultural business
Law14legal assistant
Liberal Arts14cartography, interdisciplinary studies
Hospitality13hospitality management
Education And Teaching13early childhood education, teacher aide
Science And Laboratory Technician8science tech

Number of programs and degrees for Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree66832
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37717
Award of less than 1 academic year30517
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years263

Student Body

In 2007, Chippewa Valley Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,998 students (3,952 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1921%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin97%
Minnesota3%
State unknown1%

Chippewa Valley Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time20 %
Part-Time5 %

Chippewa Valley Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Chippewa Valley Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Chippewa Valley Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track110131

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year22$74,16623$75,241
All faculty totalcalendar year22$74,16623$75,241

*: 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
No academic rankacademic year86$63,83298$61,059
All faculty totalacademic year86$63,83298$61,059

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

Chippewa Valley Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

Chippewa Valley Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chippewa Valley Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Chippewa Valley Technical College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Chippewa Valley Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Chippewa Valley Technical College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Chippewa Valley Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Chippewa Valley Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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