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Pickens Technical College can be found in Aurora, CO (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Pickens Technical College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Pickens Technical College are in landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 932 students were enrolled in Pickens Technical College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We,at Pickens Technical College, will continually strive to deliver unique secondary and post-secondary employablity skills and transitional opportunities with high expectations and exemplary performance at the core of our values. Pickens Technical College 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 Technical College 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.
Pickens Technical College
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011-9307
http://www.pickenstech.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 209 | computer repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 116 | CAD and design, HVAC tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 98 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, hair styling, barber |
| Production Trades | 71 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 67 | photography, commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 48 | property management, electrician, carpentry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 36 | licensed practical nurse |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 35 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | dental assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Office and Administration | 28 | administrative assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 20 | natural resources policy |
Number of programs and degrees for Pickens Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 396 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 361 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Pickens Technical College had a total enrollment of 932 students (870 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 93% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Aurora, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,758 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,269 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid:
Pickens Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1287500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pickens Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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