Students attend Kiamichi in McAlester, OK, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Kiamichi degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture.
Applicants to Kiamichi appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 204 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To align people, knowledge, skills, and opportunity to build self-worth and ensure economic prosperity in Oklahoma and Beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
Kiamichi Technology Center McAlester
301 Kiamichi Dr
McAlester, OK 74501
General Phone: (918) 426-0940
http://www.okktc.org/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office and Administration | 28 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 26 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Production Trades | 25 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child care management, family and human sciences |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | landscaping |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Business and Management | 0 | MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Kiamichi in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 106 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Kiamichi had a total enrollment of 204 students (331 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 16% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of McAlester, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Kiamichi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 920401)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kiamichi Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
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