Ogden Weber Applied Technology College, also known as OWATC, is located in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was established in the year 1971. In addition to the main campus in Ogden, OWATC has campuses in Business Depot Ogden and Roy, Utah. Initially, the institute was known as the Skills Center North. Its name was changed to Ogden Weber Applied Technology College in the 1990s. OWATC offers more than 70 programs in the areas of construction, manufacturing, business & information technology, and health services. The college also offers Online classes. Ogden Weber Applied Technology College is organized into the following schools :
Ogden Weber Applied Technology College sponsors more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Students can also choose from over 300 technical skill courses offered at OWATC.
Ogden Weber can be found in Ogden, UT (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Ogden Weber.
The most common majors at the school are in real estate and construction management, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
Ogden Weber is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 4,302 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Ogden Weber are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Ogden Weber Applied Technology College
200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404-4089
General Phone: (801) 627-8300
http://www.owatc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 225 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 144 | real estate |
| Medical Support and Technology | 113 | phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical coding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 52 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 47 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, masonry |
| Production Trades | 22 | machinist, sheet metal tech, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Mechanics and Repair | 21 | industrial mechanics, computer repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | web design, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 11 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | CAD and design, biomedical tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering | 0 | materials engineering |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
Number of programs and degrees for Ogden Weber in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 434 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 189 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 52 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Ogden Weber had a total enrollment of 4,302 students (1,333 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 99% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ogden, 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.
Financial Aid:
Ogden Weber participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2346500)
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 | 27 | $57,418 | 14 | $54,617 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $57,418 | 14 | $54,617 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,326 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $43,326 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
ENGINEERING
Materials Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ogden Weber Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
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