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T H Pickens Technical Center is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Aurora, Colorado. The school is classified as a public college. Students at T H Pickens Technical Center earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include landscaping and horticulture and mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as T H Pickens Technical Center offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 656 students (530 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at T H Pickens Technical Center.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"T. H. Pickens Technical Center is an area vocational school offering technical training programs to adults and high school students. The programs are approved jointly by the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System and by the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The school operates under the governance of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. Pickens Tech (T.H. Pickens Technical Center) is a member of and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as listed in the NCA Vocational/Adult Schools Directory"
More complete details are provided below.
T H Pickens Technical Center
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011-9307
http://www.pickenstech.org
T H Pickens Technical Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 92 | cosmetology, barber |
| Mechanics And Repair | 73 | computer repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | drafting, HVAC tech |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 14 | carpentry, electrician |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 13 | respiratory care tech, dental assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | applied horticulture |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer networking |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | natural resources policy |
Number of programs and degrees for T H Pickens Technical Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 317 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 3 |
In 2005, T H Pickens Technical Center had a total enrollment of 656 students (530 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 95% |
| Wyoming | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 74% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Aurora, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,013 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,006 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
T H Pickens Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1287500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets T H Pickens Technical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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