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Paducah Technical College

Overview of Paducah Technical College

Students attend Paducah Technical College in Paducah, KY, a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Paducah Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and engineering technician.

Paducah Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to Paducah Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 112 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Paducah Technical College are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Paducah Technical College

Paducah Technical College
509 South 30th Street
Paducah, KY 42001-8252
General Phone: (270) 444-9676
http://www.Paducahtech.edu

Paducah Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician31electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, computer engineering tech
Business And Management10business management
Office And Administration5general office occupations, office management
Medical Support And Technology0medical coding, pharmacy tech
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate
Medical Administration0pharmacy courses

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree366
Award of less than 1 academic year52
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years53

Student Body

In 2007, Paducah Technical College had a total enrollment of 112 students (96 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White83%
Black16%
Hispanic1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-194%
20-2120%
22-2417%
25-2919%
30-3419%
35-392%
40-4914%
50-646%

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

ResidencePercent
Kentucky79%
Tennessee10%
Missouri7%
Illinois3%

Paducah Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %

Paducah Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Paducah, 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.

Paducah Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Paducah Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 842500)

Paducah Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track32

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$35,4882*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$35,4882*

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

Paducah Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

Paducah Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Paducah Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Paducah Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Paducah Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Paducah Technical College % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Paducah Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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