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Moraine Park Technical College is a technical college in the Wisconsin Technical College System. It was established in 1917 and enrolls over 20,000 students. MPTC offers over 100 associate degrees, technical certificates and diplomas. There are also facilities for online programs, international studies and community courses. The college has campuses and regional centers in:
Moraine Park Technical College sponsors a number of sports teams. It has men’s and women’s intramural basketball, softball, table tennis, and volleyball teams. The college also has an intercollegiate women's golf team.
The campus of Moraine Park Technical College is in Fond du Lac, WI, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Moraine Park Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Moraine Park Technical College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, Moraine Park Technical College had 7,440 students enrolled (3,268 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Moraine Park Technical College builds and maintains a competitive workforce in collaboration with our communities through a future-focused learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Moraine Park Technical College
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940
General Phone: (920) 922-8611
http://www.morainepark.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 422 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, medication aide, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 206 | property management, power transmission, masonry, lineworker, electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, ... |
| Production Trades | 111 | welding, cabinetmaking, machinist, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Business And Management | 105 | accounting, marketing, management information systems, MIS, accounting technology, business and related services, human resources, management sciences, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 64 | mechanical drafting, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, engineering technician, electromechanical tech, engineering technology, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | dental lab tech, respiratory therapy assistant, radiographer, surgical tech, medical lab assistant, nuclear medical tech, blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, ... |
| Office And Administration | 49 | office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant, data entry and applications, business support services |
| Medical Administration | 49 | medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist, health and medical administrative, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 47 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, marine mechanic, HVAC, vehicle maintenance |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology, salon management, manicurist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Media | 22 | graphic communications, printing management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant, institutional food workers |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | web design, computer networking, computer support, computer engineering courses, webmastering, database administration, computer engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Medicine | 7 | chiropractic assistant |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | general studies, technical and business writing, English language and literature |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care management, human development and family studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | landscaping, horticultural business |
Number of programs and degrees for Moraine Park Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 443 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 408 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 330 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 82 | 13 |
In 2007, Moraine Park Technical College had a total enrollment of 7,440 students (3,268 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fond du Lac, 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 | $ 3,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,398 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Moraine Park Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 925600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 65 | 75 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 65 | $62,458 | 75 | $60,192 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $62,458 | 75 | $60,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Glazier
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Printing Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Chiropractic Assistant/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
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 Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Moraine Park Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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