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Students attend MCTC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a large city. The school is a public institution. MCTC degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to MCTC appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at MCTC is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 7,727 students at the school (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (612) 659-6200
Financial Aid Phone: (612) 659-6240
http://www.minneapolis.edu
MCTC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 659 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 239 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 140 | liberal arts and sciences, women's studies, library assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 64 | computer networking, computer applications programming, computer security, web design, system administration, information science, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 59 | human services, child care management, child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 47 | jewelrymaking, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, electronic commerce |
| Transportation | 32 | air traffic controller |
| Construction Trades | 29 | apparel and textile marketing, electrician, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial photography, cinematography, film studies |
| Design | 17 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 15 | photo and film tech, desktop publishing and imaging, recording arts tech, digital communications |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 10 | cabinetmaking, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | architectural drafting, computer systems tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical office assistant, medical secretary |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | playwriting and screenwriting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | barber |
Number of programs and degrees for MCTC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 779 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 468 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 187 | 25 |
In 2005, MCTC had a total enrollment of 7,727 students (4,738 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 97% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (612) 659-6200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,027 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,693 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
MCTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 236200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (612) 659-6240
MCTC has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 67 | $61,526 | 67 | $60,116 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $61,526 | 67 | $60,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Women's Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics 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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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
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