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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:
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.
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.
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.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Mid State Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,945 in 2007-2008 at Mid State Technical College.
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.
Mid State Technical College
500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
General Phone: (715) 422-5500
http://www.mstc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 412 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 107 | human resources, accounting, operations management, marketing, banking, business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, instrumentation tech, computer systems tech, mechanical drafting |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | hair styling |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, machine shop assistant, ironworking |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health unit coordinator, medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 19 | electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, metal building assembler, masonry |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | precision systems maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 14 | urban forestry |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education |
| Transportation | 7 | construction equipment operation |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | agricultural production |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mid State Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 422 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 316 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 15 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mid State Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,945 students (2,098 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,216 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,149 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,148 |
Financial Aid:
Mid State Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 538000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $65,760 | 9 | $61,874 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $65,760 | 9 | $61,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $65,956 | 45 | $65,491 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $65,956 | 45 | $65,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Business Administration and Management, General
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mid State Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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