The main campus of Hillyard is in Saint Joseph, MO (a small city). The school is a public school. Hillyard offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Hillyard students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, Hillyard had 114 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE STUDENTS TRAINING IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND A CHANGING GLOBAL SOCIETY THROUGH THE USE OF ADVISORY BOARDS, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY."
More complete details are provided below.
Hillyard Technical Center
3434 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-5102
http://www.hillyardtech.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | computer systems tech, drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 9 | HVAC, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | fire-fighting |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Hillyard in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 66 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 17 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Hillyard had a total enrollment of 114 students (146 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 93% |
| Kansas | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Joseph, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Hillyard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 826900)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hillyard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
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