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Southeast Technical Institute, South Dakota

Overview of Southeast Technical Institute

Southeast Technical Institute is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southeast Technical Institute is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, landscaping and horticulture, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.

Southeast Technical Institute Selectivity

Southeast Technical Institute 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

Southeast Technical Institute had 2,320 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southeast Technical Institute is to educate individuals for employment opportunities, professional growth, and life-long learning. This is achieved by providing quality accredited programs, customized training, continuing and adult education opportunities, and an environment that fosters student centered learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southeast Technical Institute

Southeast Technical Institute
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107-1301
General Phone: (605) 367-7624
Admissions Phone: (605) 367-7624
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 367-7867
http://www.southeasttech.com

Southeast Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southeast Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management207business, banking, sales and marketing, accounting, accounting technology
Medical Support And Technology153cardiovascular tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical and medical lab science, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech
Computer Science And Engineering151computer support, network management, computer programming, system administration
Engineering Technician98HVAC tech, architectural drafting, civil drafting, biomedical tech, laser/optical tech, manufacturing tech, electromechanical tech
Mechanics And Repair88autobody repair, computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC
Nursing And Emergency Medicine51licensed practical nurse
Landscaping And Horticulture39applied horticulture, landscaping, turf management
Media33desktop publishing and imaging
Production Trades30machinist, machine shop assistant
Medical Adminstration24medical transcription, health unit coordinator
Liberal Arts18sign language translation
Office And Administration15executive secretary
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and safety

Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Technical Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree67130
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1266
Award of less than 1 academic year1223

Student Body

In 2005, Southeast Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 2,320 students (2,046 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White79%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races19%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1932%
20-2122%
22-2412%
25-2910%
30-344%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Dakota66%
Iowa11%
Minnesota11%
State unknown2%
Nebraska1%

Southeast Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time49 %

Southeast Technical Institute Room and Board (2005)

Southeast Technical Institute offers campus housing for 200 of its 2,046 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southeast Technical Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$54,4876$54,140
All faculty totalcalendar year3$54,4876$54,140

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year43$47,65227$45,594
All faculty totalacademic year43$47,65227$45,594

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southeast Technical Institute Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

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

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Southeast Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeast Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Southeast Technical Institute Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in media
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Southeast Technical Institute Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Southeast Technical Institute % of students from other states
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Southeast Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southeast Technical Institute Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Southeast Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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