The campus of Trenholm Tech is in Montgomery, Alabama, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Trenholm Tech include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Trenholm Tech is known for its programs in media, transportation, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and cooking and culinary arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Trenholm Tech maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Trenholm Tech had 1,439 students enrolled (958 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Trenholm Tech are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is to provide accessible educational opportunities for career preparation, advancement, and life-long learning as well as promoting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for people in central Alabama."
More complete details are provided below.
H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108-3199
General Phone: (334) 420-4200
Admissions Phone: (334) 420-4307
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 420-4321
http://www.trenholmtech.cc.al.us
Trenholm Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 146 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 77 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 74 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 60 | diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 37 | electrician, apparel and textile manufacture, home furnishings, building inspection and management, carpentry |
| Media | 27 | graphic communications courses, radio and TV tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | automotive tech, HVAC tech, drafting |
| Office And Administration | 24 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, tool and die tech, cabinetmaking |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | medical assistant, dental assistant, dental lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | ornamental horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Trenholm Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 361 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 164 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 25 |
Trenholm Tech is a historically black college.
In 2005, Trenholm Tech had a total enrollment of 1,439 students (958 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 64% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 420-4307
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Trenholm Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 573400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 420-4321
Trenholm Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $57,893 | 8 | $72,149 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $57,893 | 8 | $72,149 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 28 | $43,582 | 25 | $42,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $43,582 | 25 | $42,752 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trenholm Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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