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Ouachita Technical College

Ouachita Technical College

Ouachita Technical College, abbreviated as OTC, is an institute of technical and vocational education located in Malvern, Arkansas. The college was set up in 1969 as the Ouachita Vocational Technical School. OTC offers a number of online courses, associate’s degrees, proficiency certificate courses, and technical certificate programs.

Ouachita Technical College's students are involved in various organizations including the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Student Nurses Association, and Student Arkansas Education Association. Financial aid is provided to needy students in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships like OTC Academic Scholarship, OTC Merit Scholarship, Ouachita Student Government Association Scholarship, and State of Arkansas Scholarship.

Overview of Ouachita Technical College

The campus of Ouachita Technical College is in Malvern, AR, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ouachita Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Ouachita Technical College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Ouachita Technical College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, Ouachita Technical College had 1,558 students enrolled (899 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ouachita Technical College is an open access, public, two-year institution of higher education committed to providing area citizens affordable, lifelong educational opportunities and services in a caring environment designed to enable them to develop their fullest potential and to support the economic development of Arkansas."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ouachita Technical College

Ouachita Technical College
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104-0816
http://www.otcweb.edu

Ouachita Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine139nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts46liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management27accounting, business management, business, business and related services
Construction Trades26electrician
Computer Science And Engineering22computer and info science, computer networking
Security And Law Enforcement11criminal justice and safety, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and administration
Beauty And Cosmetology11cosmetology
Transportation8truck and bus driver
Family And Social Work7child care provider, child care management
Medical Administration5medical office management, medical records tech
Mechanics And Repair5industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair
Production Trades3precision production
Education And Teaching2middle school teaching
Engineering Technician2computer systems tech
Office And Administration1general office occupations

Number of programs and degrees for Ouachita Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year14011
Associate's degree8911
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8610

Student Body

In 2007, Ouachita Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,558 students (899 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black11%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1840%
18-1916%
20-218%
22-247%
25-298%
30-347%
35-395%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas100%

Ouachita Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time48 %

Ouachita Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Malvern, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ouachita Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,630
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid:
Ouachita Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 997600)

Ouachita Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1325

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year13$39,48923$39,896
All faculty totalacademic year13$39,48923$39,896

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ouachita Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Loss Prevention Services

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Ouachita Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ouachita Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Ouachita Technical College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Ouachita Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Ouachita Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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