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Dakota County Technical College, also called DCTC, is a public, two-year, technical college located in Rosemount, Minnesota, United States. It was established in the year 1970. DCTC is under the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The main campus is located on 108 acres of land in Rosemount. The college has additional sites in Apple Valley and Eagan. DCTC enrolls more than 3,000 credit students and over 6,000 customized training students.
Students of DCTC can choose from over 40 different programs that lead to A.S. and A.A.S. degrees, diplomas, and certificates. These are offered through the following academic divisions:
The athletic teams of Dakota County Technical College are known as the Blue Knights. The men’s and women’s sports teams participate in baseball, soccer, and softball. Students are also members of clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, and Multicultural Student Leadership Organization.
Dakota County Technical College is in Rosemount, MN. Rosemount is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Dakota County Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Dakota County Technical College include transportation, design, and hospitality.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Dakota County Technical College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,864 students study at Dakota County Technical College (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068-2999
General Phone: (651) 423-8301
http://www.dctc.edu/index.cfm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 189 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 92 | business management, accounting, MIS, human resources development, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting technology |
| Construction Trades | 76 | lineworker, electrician, masonry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 60 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance, heavy truck tech |
| Design | 48 | interior design, graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | biomedical tech, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, telecommunications tech |
| Production Trades | 27 | woodworking, welding |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | child care provider |
| Hospitality | 23 | tourism and travel |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 22 | photography, commercial art |
| Transportation | 21 | truck and bus driver |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | exercise science |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Office and Administration | 11 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, receptionist, office data entry |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | landscaping |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 10 | real estate |
| Media | 6 | digital communications |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer networking |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Dakota County Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 284 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 227 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 218 | 20 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 34 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Dakota County Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,864 students (2,104 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rosemount, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,909 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,179 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,625 |
Financial Aid:
Dakota County Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1040200)
Dakota County Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 39 | $64,046 | 32 | $62,881 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $64,046 | 32 | $62,881 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
Woodworking, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dakota County Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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