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Salina Area Technical School

Overview of Salina Area Technical School

Salina Area Technical School is located in Salina, KS (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Salina Area Technical School is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.

Salina Area Technical School Selectivity

Salina Area Technical School is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Salina Area Technical School had 282 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Salina Area Technical School, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing all students with opportunities to acquire the specific workplace skills and attitudes necessary to be contributing members in a rapidly changing globabl society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Salina Area Technical School

Salina Area Technical School
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
General Phone: (785) 309-3100
http://www.salinatech.com

Salina Area Technical School Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician69water quality and recycling tech, drafting, industrial production tech
Mechanics And Repair65autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Medical Support And Technology17dental assistant
Photography And Commercial Art15commercial art
Production Trades12welding
Office And Administration10administrative assistant
Construction Trades8carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for Salina Area Technical School in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1018
Award of less than 1 academic year511
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years444

Student Body

In 2007, Salina Area Technical School had a total enrollment of 282 students (222 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1825%
18-1942%
20-2114%
22-247%
25-294%
30-344%
35-392%
40-492%
50-641%

Salina Area Technical School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time83 %
Part-Time75 %

Salina Area Technical School Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Salina, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Salina Area Technical School Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Salina Area Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 549900)

Salina Area Technical School Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Salina Area Technical School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Salina Area Technical School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Salina Area Technical School Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Salina Area Technical School % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Salina Area Technical School % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Salina Area Technical School % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Salina Area Technical School Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Salina Area Technical School Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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