Initially, a vocational-technical school was founded in Winona, Minnesota, in the year 1949. It was under the Minnesota Technical Institute System, which in 1989 became the Minnesota Technical College System. The Winona Technical College merged with the Red Wing Technical College in 1992. Together they came to be known as the Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical from 1999. The institute is under the Minnesota State College and University System.
At Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical Winona, students can choose from more than 70 degrees, certificates, and diploma programs. Courses are offered in the fields of business, office, and information technology, transportation, musical instrument repair, technology, health and human services , and trades .
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical Winona supports a large number of student organizations. Students are members of on-campus clubs such as the Business Professionals of America, Delta Epsilon Chi, SkillsUSA – VICA, and Student Senate.
Southeast Technical is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Winona, MN. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Southeast Technical earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Southeast Technical include nursing and emergency medicine and mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Southeast Technical are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Southeast Technical, in 2007-2008, had 2,010 students (1,552 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
General Phone: (507) 453-2700
http://www.southeastmn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 203 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 103 | musical instrument repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, small engine mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Business and Management | 39 | accounting, business management, sales, retail, accounting technology |
| Medical Administration | 35 | health unit coordinator, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Transportation | 35 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electronics tech, drafting, computer systems tech, electromechanical tech |
| Office and Administration | 17 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer networking, computer applications programming, web design, computer programming |
| Construction Trades | 13 | carpentry |
| Production Trades | 13 | tool and die tech, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Technical in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 263 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 170 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 91 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southeast Technical had a total enrollment of 2,010 students (1,552 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winona, 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 | $ 4,889 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,399 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Southeast Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239300)
Southeast Technical has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
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 | 34 | $62,169 | 26 | $60,760 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $62,169 | 26 | $60,760 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeast Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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