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Ivy Tech Community College - Wabash Valley, Indiana

Overview of Ivy Tech Community College - Wabash Valley

The main campus of Ivy Tech Wabash Valley is in Terre Haute, Indiana (a small suburb). The school is a public school. Ivy Tech Wabash Valley offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to construction trades.

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Selectivity

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 4,846 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ivy Tech Wabash Valley

Ivy Tech Community College - Wabash Valley
7999 US Hwy 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802-4898
General Phone: (812) 299-1121
http://www.ivytech.edu/terrehaute/

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology128medical assistant, radiation therapist, mental health services tech, medical lab tech, surgical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine127licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Business And Management75business management, accounting technology
Construction Trades66pipefitting, electrician, carpentry, masonry
Engineering Technician37industrial production tech, electronics tech, drafting
Office And Administration22executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering22computer and info science
Design19design and visual communication
Production Trades16ironworking, sheet metal tech, woodworking courses
Mechanics And Repair13automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance
Family And Social Work13human development and family studies
Security And Law Enforcement10criminal justice and safety
Liberal Arts2general studies
Transportation1construction equipment operation

Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Wabash Valley in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree39627
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1558

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Student Body

In 2005, Ivy Tech Wabash Valley had a total enrollment of 4,846 students (3,053 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana94%
Illinois5%

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time46 %

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Terre Haute, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2548

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year3$49,96810$46,762
Assistant professoracademic year14$41,56816$39,492
Instructoracademic year4$33,93016$36,185
Lectureracademic year3$36,2975$32,499
All faculty totalacademic year25$41,58448$39,295

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Ironworking/Ironworker
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Woodworking, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in design
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in design
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Number of degree programs
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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