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Flint Hills Technical College can be found in Emporia, Kansas (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Flint Hills Technical College.
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 media, medicine, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Flint Hills Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
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.
In 2005, 424 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Flint Hills Technical College are male.
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.
Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
General Phone: (620) 343-4600
Flint Hills Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 28 | property management, carpentry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | dental assistant |
| Medicine | 15 | health professions |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | manufacturing tech, nuclearn engineering tech, drafting |
| Media | 11 | printing equipment operation |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | foodservice management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer networking, computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Flint Hills Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 144 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 15 |
In 2005, Flint Hills Technical College had a total enrollment of 424 students (261 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Emporia, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,888 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,888 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $41,767 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $41,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $38,548 | 7 | $41,715 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $38,548 | 7 | $41,715 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Flint Hills Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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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