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The main campus of Fox Valley Technical College is in Appleton, Wisconsin (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public school. Fox Valley Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Fox Valley Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Salaries for full-time faculty at Fox Valley Technical College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 7,855 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Fox Valley Technical College.
More complete details are provided below.
Fox Valley Technical College
1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912-2277
General Phone: (920) 735-5600
Admissions Phone: (920) 735-5645
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 735-5719
http://www.fvtc.edu
Fox Valley Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 667 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 165 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 162 | marketing, accounting, business administration, operations management, human resources, accounting technology, banking, financial services marketing |
| Transportation | 148 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 113 | computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 80 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical coding |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, hydraulics tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Office And Administration | 73 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 61 | electrician, building inspection and management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 58 | automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, avionics maintenance, vehicle maintenance, autobody repair |
| Design | 40 | interior design |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 36 | restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | medical transcription |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | conservation |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 29 | farm management, agricultural mechanization, agricultural supply, agricultural production |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 25 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Media | 21 | printing press operation, graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 20 | horticultural business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 14 | hospitality management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | substance abuse counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | sign language translation, technical and business writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Fox Valley Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 854 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 746 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 310 | 18 |
In 2005, Fox Valley Technical College had a total enrollment of 7,855 students (3,716 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Appleton, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 735-5645
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 891 |
Financial Aid:
Fox Valley Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 974400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 735-5719
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 151 | 126 |
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 | 56 | $70,400 | 14 | $69,057 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $70,400 | 14 | $69,057 |
*: 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 | 95 | $64,401 | 112 | $61,867 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $64,401 | 112 | $61,867 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Printing Press Operator
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fox Valley Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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