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Mid State Technical College

Mid State Technical College

Mid-State Technical College, also referred to as MSTC, is a non-profit, technical, community college located in central Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1979. MSTC is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System, and it offers classes at three campuses: Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Wisconsin Rapids. The college also has a learning center in Adams.

Students of Mid-State Technical College are offered over 45 degrees and certificate programs to choose from. Continuing education and distance learning courses are also available. The academic divisions of the college are:

  • Agribusiness
  • Business
  • General Education
  • Service & Health
  • Technical & Industrial

The athletics department of MSTC fields men’s teams in basketball and women’s teams in volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Cougars, and they are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Wisconsin Technical College Conference, and Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association.

Overview of Mid State Technical College

Mid State Technical College is found in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Wisconsin Rapids is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Mid State Technical College.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Mid State Technical College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Mid State Technical College Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Mid State Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,945 in 2007 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mid-State Technical College serves its communities by providing lifelong learning opportunities which enhance the personal and economic well-being of individuals and businesses."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mid State Technical College

Mid State Technical College
500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
General Phone: (715) 422-5500
http://www.mstc.edu

Mid State Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine484nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management136human resources, accounting, operations management, marketing, banking
Medical Support And Technology89medical assistant, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting
Security And Law Enforcement45criminal justice and police, corrections
Engineering Technician35civil engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, computer systems tech, instrumentation tech
Beauty And Cosmetology29hair styling
Medical Administration28health unit coordinator, medical transcription
Computer Science And Engineering27computer programming, computer networking
Mechanics And Repair22automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, precision systems maintenance
Conservation And Resource Management18urban forestry
Production Trades18welding, machine shop assistant, ironworking
Education And Teaching15early childhood education
Office And Administration14administrative assistant, office data entry
Construction Trades13masonry, pipefitting, metal building assembler, electrician, plumbing, carpentry
Agricultural Science And Management5agricultural production
Transportation1construction equipment operation

Number of programs and degrees for Mid State Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year49017
Associate's degree34420
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12710
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years183

Student Body

In 2007, Mid State Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,945 students (1,737 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1918%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4912%
50-644%
65+0%

Mid State Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time64 %

Mid State Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mid State Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,056
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,540
Books and supplies$ 1,056

Financial Aid:
Mid State Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 538000)

Mid State Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3954

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$63,3599$59,345
All faculty totalcalendar year3$63,3599$59,345

*: 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 year36$64,86445$64,401
All faculty totalacademic year36$64,86445$64,401

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

Mid State Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Urban Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Ironworking/Ironworker
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Mid State Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid State Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Mid State Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Mid State Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mid State Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Mid State Technical College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Mid State Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Mid State Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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