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Reid State Technical College, RSTC, was established on May 3, 1963. The main campus is situated on 26 acres in Evergreen, Alabama, and a branch is located in Atmore, Alabama. Students are offered associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. Courses are offered in early child care education, human services, cosmetology, healthcare, commercial truck driving, and technology. Adult education, and distance learning programs are also available.
Reid State Technical College supports student organizations like the Student Government Association. The college also hosts various annual events including the Mardi Gras Ball, Spring Fling, Halloween Treats, Movie Day, and Valentine's Day. In addition, RSTC provides job placement assistance, and financial aid. Eligible candidates can apply for federal grants, student loans, academic scholarships, and leadership scholarships.
Evergreen, AL is home to Reid State. Evergreen is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Reid State go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Reid State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 584 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Reid State Technical College
I65 and Hwy 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
General Phone: (251) 578-1313
http://www.rstc.cc.al.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 24 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Office and Administration | 19 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 18 | industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
| Transportation | 17 | truck and bus driver |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Reid State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 57 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Reid State had a total enrollment of 584 students (513 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 99% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Evergreen, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Reid State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 569200)
Reid State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 8 |
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 | * | 5 | $51,274 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $51,274 |
*: 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 | 6 | $46,310 | 13 | $52,637 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $46,310 | 13 | $52,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Reid State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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