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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.
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.
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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Ouachita Technical College had 1,558 students enrolled (902 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.
Ouachita Technical College
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104-0816
http://www.otcweb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 147 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, medication aide |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical office management, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Construction Trades | 18 | electrician |
| Business and Management | 16 | business and related services, accounting, business management |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider, child care management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding, precision production |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science, computer security, computer networking |
| Transportation | 5 | truck and bus driver |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | teacher ed |
| Office and Administration | 2 | general office occupations, office management |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ouachita Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 165 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 143 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 78 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Ouachita Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,558 students (902 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 736 |
Financial Aid:
Ouachita Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 997600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $33,530 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $33,530 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $42,305 | 22 | $42,125 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $42,305 | 22 | $42,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ouachita Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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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