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Northeast Kansas Technical College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Atchison, Kansas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Northeast Kansas Technical College 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 Northeast Kansas Technical College include construction trades and mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Northeast Kansas Technical College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Northeast Kansas Technical College, in 2005, had 310 students (234 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northeast Kansas Technical College is committed to offering quality technical and academic courses that prepare individuals to achieve their educational goals for employment and advancement in technical careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Northeast Kansas Technical College
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
General Phone: (913) 367-6204
http://www.nektc.net
Northeast Kansas Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, masonry, construction |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | network management |
| Hospitality | 2 | restaurant and food services management |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical secretary, medical office assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Kansas Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 28 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Northeast Kansas Technical College had a total enrollment of 310 students (234 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 96% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Atchison, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Northeast Kansas Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 526600)
Northeast Kansas Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 13 | $36,727 | 9 | $39,413 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $36,727 | 9 | $39,413 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeast Kansas Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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