The main campus of Hillyard is in St. Joseph, Missouri (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.
Hillyard offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 122 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL TRAINING NECESSARY TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION"
More complete details are provided below.
Hillyard Technical Center
3434 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-5102
http://web.sjsd.k12.mo.us/
Hillyard awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 19 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair |
| Office And Administration | 11 | general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | computer systems tech, drafting |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Hillyard in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 14 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Hillyard had a total enrollment of 122 students (115 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 92% |
| Kansas | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hillyard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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