 |
|
|
|
Ranken Technical College can be found in St. Louis, Missouri (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Ranken Technical College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Ranken Technical College are in engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Ranken Technical College come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 1,617 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Ranken Technical College, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ranken Technical College is a private, nonprofit, degree-granting institution of higher learning whose primary mission is to provide the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students for employment and advancement in a variety of technical fields."
More complete details are provided below.
Ranken Technical College
4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113-2811
General Phone: (314) 371-0236
Admissions Phone: (314) 286-4811
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 286-4863
http://www.ranken.edu
Ranken Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 277 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, autobody repair, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 200 | HVAC tech, computer engineering tech, instrumentation tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Construction Trades | 67 | plumbing, carpentry |
| Production Trades | 40 | machinist, welding |
| Business And Management | 0 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Ranken Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 304 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 232 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Ranken Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,617 students (1,273 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 67% |
| Illinois | 33% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (314) 286-4811
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Ranken Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1250000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 286-4863
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 50 | $41,446 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 50 | $41,446 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 4 | $585 | 14 | $45,850 |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $585 | 14 | $45,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ranken Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Ranken Technical College.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Mechanics And Repair
Construction Trades
Engineering Technician
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.