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Flint Hills Technical College

Overview of Flint Hills Technical College

Flint Hills Technical College can be found in Emporia, KS (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Flint Hills Technical College.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Flint Hills Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in medicine and office and administration.

Flint Hills Technical College Selectivity

Flint Hills Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Flint Hills Technical College works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007, 481 students were enrolled in the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Flint Hills Technical College, as an associate degree granting institution, is to provide a diverse community of learners with life-long educational opportunities for personal growth and preparation for professional and civic responsibilities that meet the needs of society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Flint Hills Technical College

Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
General Phone: (620) 343-4600
http://www.fhtc.edu

Flint Hills Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medicine59health professions
Nursing And Emergency Medicine50licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration19administrative assistant
Medical Support And Technology16dental assistant
Computer Science And Engineering14computer programming, computer networking
Construction Trades13carpentry, property management
Mechanics And Repair11automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician10nuclearn engineering tech, manufacturing tech, drafting
Family And Social Work4foodservice management
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Media3printing equipment operation

Number of programs and degrees for Flint Hills Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10914
Award of less than 1 academic year602
Associate's degree3315

Student Body

In 2007, Flint Hills Technical College had a total enrollment of 481 students (334 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black6%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1920%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-398%
40-497%
50-643%

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

ResidencePercent
Kansas99%
Missouri1%

Flint Hills Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %
Part-Time97 %

Flint Hills Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Emporia, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Flint Hills Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,184
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,184
Books and supplies$ 919

Financial Aid:
Flint Hills Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 526400)

Flint Hills Technical College Faculty

Flint Hills Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured138
Non-tenured, but on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$53,9206$50,233
All faculty totalcalendar year3$53,9206$50,233

*: 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
Instructoracademic year11$42,2925$45,159
All faculty totalacademic year11$42,2925$45,159

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

Flint Hills Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

Flint Hills Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Flint Hills Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Flint Hills Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Flint Hills Technical College % of degrees in medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Flint Hills Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Flint Hills Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Flint Hills Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Flint Hills Technical College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Flint Hills Technical College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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
Tenure system for quality teaching

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