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Salina Area Technical School is located in Salina, Kansas (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.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Salina Area Technical School is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Salina Area Technical School had 262 enrolled students in 2005. 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.
Salina Area Technical School
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
General Phone: (785) 309-3100
Admissions Phone: (785) 309-3100
Financial Aid Phone: (785) 309-3106
Salina Area Technical School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | water quality and recycling tech, drafting, industrial production tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 14 | dental assistant |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 8 | carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Salina Area Technical School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 34 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 21 | 1 |
In 2005, Salina Area Technical School had a total enrollment of 262 students (216 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salina, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (785) 309-3100
Financial Aid:
Salina Area Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 549900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (785) 309-3106
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salina Area Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Mechanics And Repair
Engineering Technician
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