H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was established in 2000 by the merger of John M. Patterson State Technical College and H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College. Between the two campuses, it covers more than 70 acres. It offers programs leading to associate’s degrees, and has over 20 program areas. The college also has adult education and continuing education programs for students.
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College has the following academic divisions:
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College has a number of financial aid options for deserving students.
The campus of Trenholm Tech is in Montgomery, AL, 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, and beauty and cosmetology.
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 2007, Trenholm Tech had 1,340 students enrolled (920 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is an associate degree granting institution with the mission to provide accessible educational opportunities, including credit and non-credit courses and certificates, for career preparation, advancement, life-long learning as well as to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for residents of 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
http://www.trenholmtech.cc.al.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 88 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 63 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 47 | diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Media | 21 | graphic communications courses, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | dental assistant, medical assistant, dental lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | HVAC tech, automotive tech, drafting |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 12 | electrician, home furnishings, apparel and textile manufacture, building inspection and management, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding, cabinetmaking, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Business And Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | massage therapy |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | ornamental horticulture |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Trenholm Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 247 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 123 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 24 |
Trenholm Tech is a historically black college.
In 2007, Trenholm Tech had a total enrollment of 1,340 students (920 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 63% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Trenholm Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 573400)
Trenholm Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $90,656 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $90,656 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 28 | $50,509 | 31 | $54,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $50,509 | 31 | $54,071 |
*: 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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 media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 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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