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Hillyard Technical Center

Overview of Hillyard Technical Center

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Hillyard Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2007, 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.

Contacting Hillyard

Hillyard Technical Center
3434 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-5102
General Phone: (816) 671-4170
http://www.hillyardtech.com

Hillyard Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology31radiation therapist, surgical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine24licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration9general office occupations
Engineering Technician9computer systems tech, drafting
Security And Law Enforcement8fire-fighting
Mechanics And Repair7automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair
Production Trades6machinist, welding
Medical Administration4medical transcription
Construction Trades0carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for Hillyard in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8114
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years171

Hillyard Student Body

In 2007, Hillyard had a total enrollment of 114 students (104 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White99%
Hispanic1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1924%
20-2112%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-3416%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-644%

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

ResidencePercent
Missouri93%
Kansas7%

Hillyard Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time84 %
Part-Time100 %

Hillyard Room and Board (2007)

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.

Hillyard Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Hillyard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 826900)

Hillyard Degree Programs (2007)

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
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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Hillyard Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hillyard Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Hillyard % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Hillyard % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Hillyard Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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