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Mitchell Technical Institute, South Dakota

Overview of Mitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell, South Dakota is home to Mitchell Technical Institute. Mitchell is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Mitchell Technical Institute go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in media, agricultural science and management, cooking and culinary arts, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Mitchell Technical Institute Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Mitchell Technical Institute has 801 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell Technical Institute
821 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
General Phone: (605) 995-3024
Admissions Phone: (605) 995-3025
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 995-3025
http://www.mti.tec.sd.us

Mitchell Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mitchell Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades126lineworker, electrician, carpentry, construction trades
Mechanics And Repair47computer repair, communications install and repair, HVAC
Medical Support And Technology29medical assistant, medical lab tech, radiation therapist
Cooking And Culinary Arts20chef training
Business And Management16accounting
Agricultural Science And Management16agricultural production
Medical Adminstration15medical secretary
Media12communication and journalism
Engineering Technician9electronics tech, computer systems tech
Landscaping And Horticulture0pest management

Number of programs and degrees for Mitchell Technical Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15814
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years854
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years474

Student Body

In 2005, Mitchell Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 801 students (706 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian2%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-1928%
20-2125%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-345%
35-395%
40-498%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Dakota89%
Nebraska3%
Montana2%
Wyoming2%
Minnesota1%

Mitchell Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time92 %

Mitchell Technical Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mitchell Technical Institute Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3417

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$51,0382*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$51,0382*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year29$43,51215$36,056
All faculty totalacademic year29$43,51215$36,056

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

Mitchell Technical Institute Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Mitchell Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mitchell Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in construction trades
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Mitchell Technical Institute Male % of student body
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in media
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Mitchell Technical Institute Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mitchell Technical Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Mitchell Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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