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Northeast Kansas Technical Center

Overview of Northeast Kansas Technical Center

Northeast Kansas Technical Center is located in Atchison, KS (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Northeast Kansas Technical Center is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Selectivity

Northeast Kansas Technical Center is an open-admission school.

Student Body

The school had 364 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Northeast Kansas Technical Center are 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.

Contacting Northeast Kansas Technical Center

Northeast Kansas Technical Center
1501 W Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
General Phone: (913) 367-6204
http://www.nektc.net

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine29licensed practical nurse
Mechanics and Repair23diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair
Construction Trades17electrician, carpentry
Medical Support and Technology14medical assistant
Production Trades13welding
Office and Administration9administrative assistant
Business and Management6accounting technology
Computer Science and Engineering4computer networking
Law2legal assistant
Engineering Technician2CAD and design

Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Kansas Technical Center in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years877
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years327

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Northeast Kansas Technical Center had a total enrollment of 364 students (265 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black8%
Hispanic3%
American Indian5%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1833%
18-1925%
20-2112%
22-249%
25-298%
30-344%
35-393%
40-493%
50-641%

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time63 %

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Room and Board (2007)

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.

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Northeast Kansas Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192114)

Northeast Kansas Technical Center Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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Northeast Kansas Technical Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northeast Kansas Technical Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northeast Kansas Technical Center % of degrees in construction trades
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northeast Kansas Technical Center Male % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Northeast Kansas Technical Center Number of students
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Northeast Kansas Technical Center % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Northeast Kansas Technical Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Northeast Kansas Technical Center % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northeast Kansas Technical Center Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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