 |
|
|
|
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center is found in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Fort Walton Beach is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Okaloosa Applied Technology Center is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, and mechanics and repair.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 257 in 2007-2008 at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"PREPARING LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH TECH, HIGH PAYING CAREERS"
More complete details are provided below.
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
General Phone: (850) 833-3500
http://www.okaloosatech.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 26 | marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry, plumbing, electrician |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agricultural supply |
| Animal Science and Care | 3 | various animal sciences courses |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Okaloosa Applied Technology Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 88 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Okaloosa Applied Technology Center had a total enrollment of 257 students (218 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Walton Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3230300)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Okaloosa Applied Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Okaloosa Applied Technology Center.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Okaloosa Applied Technology Center(What are QuickSchools?)
Agricultural Science And Management
Mechanics And Repair
Fort Walton Beach Hotels Near Okaloosa Applied Technology Center
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
