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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, Wisconsin, 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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Moraine Park Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in 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 2005, Moraine Park Technical College had 7,509 students enrolled (3,316 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Moraine Park Technical College
235 N National Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54936-1940
General Phone: (920) 922-8611
Admissions Phone: (920) 924-3408
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 924-3207
http://www.morainepark.edu
Moraine Park Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 441 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, medication aide, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 257 | property management, electrician, masonry, power transmission, plumbing, carpentry, lineworker, pipefitting, ... |
| Production Trades | 190 | welding, cabinetmaking, tool and die tech, machinist |
| Business And Management | 164 | management information systems, accounting, marketing, MIS, human resources, management sciences, marketing studies, business and related services, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 85 | health and medical administrative, medical records tech, medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist, medical transcription |
| Office And Administration | 82 | administrative assistant, data entry and applications, office management, general office occupations, business support services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 76 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, marine mechanic, vehicle maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech, HVAC tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, water quality and recycling tech, environmental control tech, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | human development and family studies, child care management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 36 | radiographyer, blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, medical lab assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology, manicurist, salon management |
| Media | 24 | graphic communications, printing management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer engineering, web design, computer support, computer engineering courses, webmastering, computer networking, database administration |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | early childhood education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | substance abuse counseling |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | landscaping, horticultural business |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training, institutional food workers |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | English language and literature, technical and business writing, general studies |
| Medicine | 2 | chiropractic assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Moraine Park Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 874 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 365 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 242 | 20 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 127 | 13 |
In 2005, Moraine Park Technical College had a total enrollment of 7,509 students (3,316 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 91% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 924-3408
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,549 |
| Books and supplies | $ 891 |
Financial Aid:
Moraine Park Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 925600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 924-3207
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 69 | $56,703 | 67 | $54,466 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $56,703 | 67 | $54,466 |
*: 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 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
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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 ADMINSTRATION
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
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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 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 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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