 |
|
|
|
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public community college situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The college is located close to Loring Park. MCTC was established in 1996 and offers enrollment to more than 10,000 students.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College was formed by the merger of the Minneapolis Community College and the Minneapolis Technical College. The college offers liberal arts and technical programs in various fields of study. MCTC has many societies and clubs, including a school newspaper.
MCTC's sports teams go by the name of Mavericks, and there are men’s and women’s intercollegiate golf and basketball teams. The school's official colors are yellow and purple.
Students attend MCTC in Minneapolis, MN, a large city. The school is a public institution. MCTC degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. MCTC is known for its programs in drama and performing arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
MCTC has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 9,188 students at MCTC (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Minneapolis Community and Technical College makes individual dreams achievable by providing access to learning opportunities that prepare students to live and work in a democratic society within a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1779
General Phone: (612) 659-6000
http://www.minneapolis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 532 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 267 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Liberal Arts | 156 | liberal arts and sciences, women's studies, library assistant, Native American studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 79 | dental assistant, dental services, electroencephalographic tech, health diagnostic professions, allied health and medical assisting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 67 | aircraft maintenance, jewelrymaking, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Transportation | 59 | air traffic controller |
| Family and Social Work | 59 | human services, child care management, child care provider, public administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | substance abuse counseling, community health services |
| Business and Management | 52 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, banking, call center operation |
| Construction Trades | 47 | apparel and textile manufacture, electrician, carpentry, apparel and textile marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 35 | computer networking, web design, computer security, computer programming, computer applications programming, database administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 34 | commercial photography, cinematography, film studies |
| Media | 25 | recording arts tech, photo and film tech, digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Design | 18 | design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | architectural drafting |
| Production Trades | 9 | cabinetmaking, machinist, welding |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical office assistant |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | education |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | playwriting and screenwriting |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | barber, cosmetology |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for MCTC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 681 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 641 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 211 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, MCTC had a total enrollment of 9,188 students (6,252 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,532 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,532 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
MCTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 236200)
MCTC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 65 | $65,619 | 79 | $63,671 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $65,619 | 79 | $63,671 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MCTC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to MCTC.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at MCTC with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To MCTC(What are QuickSchools?)
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Security And Law Enforcement
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
