West Plains, Missouri is home to South Central Career Center. West Plains is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at South Central Career Center go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
South Central Career Center has 173 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
South Central Career Center
610 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
General Phone: (417) 256-6152
Admissions Phone: (417) 256-8883
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 256-2256
http://mail.wphs.k12.mo.us
South Central Career Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | surgical tech |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | masonry, carpentry |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for South Central Career Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, South Central Career Center had a total enrollment of 173 students (145 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Asian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 95% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Plains, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (417) 256-8883
Financial Aid:
South Central Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 542400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (417) 256-2256
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Central Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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