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Owensboro Community and Technical College is a two year, public, open-admission college located in Owensboro, Kentucky. It was founded on June 10, 1986 and is one of the colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college operates three campuses, all of which are located in Owensboro. OCTC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
OCTC's campuses are home to several clubs and organizations. The college also provides library services at all three of its campuses.
Owensboro Community And Technical College is located in Owensboro, KY (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Owensboro Community And Technical College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, family and social work, construction trades, and production trades.
Owensboro Community And Technical College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Owensboro Community And Technical College had 5,435 enrolled students in 2007.
More complete details are provided below.
Owensboro Community And Technical College
4800 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
General Phone: (270) 686-4400
http://www.octc.kctcs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 303 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 235 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Construction Trades | 146 | electrician, carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 128 | engineering technology, drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 102 | industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair |
| Family And Social Work | 89 | child care provider, social work |
| Production Trades | 75 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Business And Management | 71 | business management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 8 | executive secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural production |
Number of programs and degrees for Owensboro Community And Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 709 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 397 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 14 |
In 2007, Owensboro Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,435 students (2,926 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 98% |
| Indiana | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Owensboro, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Owensboro Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3034500)
Owensboro Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $52,007 | 3 | $54,437 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $58,073 | 10 | $58,570 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $52,591 | 13 | $48,862 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $40,800 | 11 | $42,820 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $37,490 | 14 | $37,348 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $51,035 | 48 | $46,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Owensboro Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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