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Mid Florida Tech is an adult vocational school situated in Orlando, Florida. It was established in 1963. The campus is spread across an area of 106 acres. The institute offers more than 50 different programs in diverse areas of study, including hospitality & tourism, arts & communications and public services. Mid Florida Tech offers financial assistance and scholarships to its students.
Mid Florida Tech’s campus is home to several onsite student clubs and organizations. There are also various special clubs aimed to assist students enrolled in the institute.
Mid Florida Tech is located in a large suburb, in Orlando, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Mid Florida Tech top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study real estate and construction management, security and law enforcement, and construction trades.
Mid Florida Tech maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 2,910 students (2,324 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Mid Florida Tech. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for all learners to achieve excellence through integrated technical and academic training to meet the employment and personal needs of the individual and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Mid Florida Tech
2900 West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32809
http://www.mft.ocps.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 445 | fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, fire services administration |
| Construction Trades | 362 | construction trades, electrician, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painter, pipefitting, glazier |
| Mechanics And Repair | 137 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics, computer repair, appliance repair |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 125 | EMT paramedic |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 115 | real estate |
| Transportation | 90 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 59 | welding, precision metal working, machine shop assistant |
| Hospitality | 45 | hospitality administration, travel services |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, mechanical drafting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 42 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 32 | commercial photography |
| Business And Management | 29 | vehicle parts marketing |
| Media | 22 | printing equipment operation, digital communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mid Florida Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 827 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 678 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 51 | 4 |
In 2007, Mid Florida Tech had a total enrollment of 2,910 students (2,324 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Mid Florida Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2501500)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Glazier
Mason/Masonry
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mid Florida Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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