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Gateway Community And Technical College

Gateway Community And Technical College

Gateway Community and Technical College, also known as GCTC, is a two-year, community technical college located in Covington, Kentucky, United States. It was originally known as Northern Kentucky Community and Technical College. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. GCTC has other campuses in Highland Heights, Edgewood, and Florence. The college offers more than 30 certificate and degree programs including automotive programs, healthcare programs, and technical programs. GCTC also offers distance learning programs.

GCTC has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. It also has an impressive number of international students.

Overview of Gateway Community And Technical College

Gateway Community And Technical College is in Covington, KY. Covington is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Gateway Community And Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.

Gateway Community And Technical College Selectivity

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

Student Body

Approximately 3,130 students study at the school (in 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gateway Community And Technical College

Gateway Community And Technical College
1025 Amsterdam Rd
Covington, KY 41011
General Phone: (859) 441-4500
http://www.gateway.kctcs.edu

Gateway Community And Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine240licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Family And Social Work46child care provider
Liberal Arts39interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences
Production Trades36machine shop assistant, welding
Mechanics And Repair36automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Medical Support And Technology28health diagnostic professions, medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Computer Science And Engineering23computer and info science
Medical Administration22health unit coordinator, medical secretary, medical records tech
Media17communications tech
Beauty And Cosmetology15cosmetology
Office And Administration9executive secretary
Construction Trades7electrician
Business And Management6business management
Engineering Technician3engineering technology, drafting
Security And Law Enforcement1fire-fighting
Education And Teaching1teacher aide

Number of programs and degrees for Gateway Community And Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year35719
Associate's degree12313
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4912

Student Body

In 2007, Gateway Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,130 students (1,742 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1915%
20-2113%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Kentucky97%
Ohio2%

Gateway Community And Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time47 %

Gateway Community And Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gateway Community And Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,760
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,280
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Gateway Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527300)

Gateway Community And Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3235

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*5$53,034
Instructorcalendar year4$44,8018$44,603
All faculty totalcalendar year6$54,95215$49,501

*: 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
Professoracademic year1*3$64,729
Associate professoracademic year6$52,7306$50,492
Assistant professoracademic year10$51,1837$43,835
Instructoracademic year9$43,4284$44,322
All faculty totalacademic year26$49,38620$49,064

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

Gateway Community And Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Gateway Community And Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gateway Community And Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Gateway Community And Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Gateway Community And Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in media
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Gateway Community And Technical College Male % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Gateway Community And Technical College % of degrees in medical adminstration
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
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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