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Mountainland Applied Technology College was established in November of 1989 as the Mountainland Applied Technology Center in Orem, Utah. Today, it operates three campuses in the state, including in American Fork and Spanish Fork It is one of the fastest growing colleges in Utah.
The institution is dedicated to providing market-oriented career and technical education for secondary school and adult students. Courses offered by MATC include business technology, general industry and technical programs, health care technology, automotive technology, and transportation and information technology.
Weekend and distance learning courses are offered to eligible students. MATC helps its students obtain finding financial aid, while other services offered include career counseling and job placement.
Mountainland Applied Technology College is located in a small city, in Orem, UT. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Mountainland Applied Technology College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Mountainland Applied Technology College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Mountainland Applied Technology College offers classes to 918 students (392 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC) is to provide market-driven career and technical education to both secondary and adult students, which meets the demand by Mountainland Region employers for technically skilled workers.
This is accomplished through competency-based education and training programs, which may be long term, short term, apprenticeship, or custom designed for individual employer needs. Many of the programs are offered in an open-entry, open-exit format providing flexibility for students and employers.
Students are assisted in acquiring the basic skills necessary to succeed in these technical training programs. MATC prepares students to enter, re-enter, upgrade, or advance in the workplace, which contributes to the economic development, and improves the quality of life for Mountainland Region citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
Mountainland Applied Technology College
987 S Geneva Rd
Orem, UT 84058-5857
General Phone: (801) 863-6282
http://www.mlatc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 166 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, computer repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 158 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Office and Administration | 87 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | medical assistant, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, pharmacy tech, medical coding, clinical and medical lab science |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 42 | cosmetology |
| Transportation | 25 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, web design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 7 | carpentry, plumbing, electrician |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | fire-fighting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | athletic trainer |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Mountainland Applied Technology College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 363 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 244 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Mountainland Applied Technology College had a total enrollment of 918 students (392 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 44% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orem, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,255 |
| Books and supplies | $ 437 |
Financial Aid:
Mountainland Applied Technology College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3413300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $37,489 | 23 | $40,324 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $37,489 | 23 | $40,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mountainland Applied Technology College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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