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Technical Education Center Osceola

Overview of Technical Education Center Osceola

Technical Education Center Osceola is located in Kissimmee, FL (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Technical Education Center Osceola is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.

Technical Education Center Osceola Selectivity

Technical Education Center Osceola 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

Technical Education Center Osceola had 382 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Technical Education Center Osceola is to provide education which prepares and inspires all to their highest career and academic potential by integrating technical and academic training."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Technical Education Center Osceola

Technical Education Center Osceola
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
http://www.teco.osceola.k12.fl.us

Technical Education Center Osceola Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine35licensed practical nurse, health aides
Security And Law Enforcement21criminal justice and police, corrections
Medical Support And Technology14pharmacy tech, medical assistant
Business And Management9accounting and related services
Cooking And Culinary Arts4chef training
Medical Administration3medical secretary
Computer Science And Engineering2computer programming, web design
Construction Trades2carpentry, electrician
Engineering Technician2HVAC tech, architectural drafting
Mechanics And Repair2communications install and repair, automobile mechanics
Law1legal secretary
Office And Administration1administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Technical Education Center Osceola in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7516
Award of less than 1 academic year213

Student Body

In 2007, Technical Education Center Osceola had a total enrollment of 382 students (278 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White36%
Black15%
Hispanic44%
Asian4%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1914%
20-2118%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-3910%
40-4916%
50-647%
65+0%

Technical Education Center Osceola Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time41 %
Part-Time31 %

Technical Education Center Osceola Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kissimmee, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Technical Education Center Osceola Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Technical Education Center Osceola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3127900)

Technical Education Center Osceola Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Technical Education Center Osceola Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Technical Education Center Osceola Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Technical Education Center Osceola % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 6%Technical Education Center Osceola Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Technical Education Center Osceola % students 40 years or older
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Technical Education Center Osceola Number of students
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Technical Education Center Osceola Male % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Technical Education Center Osceola % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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