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Linn State Technical College

Overview of Linn State Technical College

Linn State is located in Linn, MO (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Linn State is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Linn State is known for its programs in transportation, landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Linn State Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school.

Faculty

Linn State maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school had 873 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Linn State are male.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Linn State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Linn State

Linn State Technical College
One Technology Dr.
Linn, MO 65051-9607
General Phone: (573) 897-5000
http://www.linnstate.edu

Linn State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair80automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, autobody repair, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, heavy truck tech, aircraft maintenance
Transportation55construction equipment operation
Construction Trades54electrician, lineworker
Engineering Technician52civil engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, laser/optical tech, industrial production tech
Computer Science And Engineering46systems analyst, computer programming, computer networking
Therapy And Counseling14physical therapist assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture8turf management
Production Trades7machinist
Science And Laboratory Technician4nuclear tech

Number of programs and degrees for Linn State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25222
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years679
Award of less than 1 academic year11

Linn State Student Body

In 2007, Linn State had a total enrollment of 873 students (812 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1955%
20-2125%
22-247%
25-295%
30-343%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%

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

ResidencePercent
Missouri98%
Illinois2%

Linn State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time41 %

Linn State Room and Board (2007)

Linn State offers campus housing for 144 of its 812 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Linn, 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.

Linn State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,190
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,390
Room and board$ 4,570
Room charge$ 2,970
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,600
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 3,885

Financial Aid:
Linn State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 471100)

Linn State Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6023

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year30$46,3538$49,169
All faculty totalcalendar year30$46,3538$49,169

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year30$40,08515$39,904
All faculty totalacademic year30$40,08515$39,904

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

Linn State Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Linn State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Linn State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Linn State Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Linn State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Linn State Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Linn State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Linn State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Linn State % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Linn State % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Linn State % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Linn State % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Linn State % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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