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Washington - Holmes Technical Center, Florida

Overview of Washington - Holmes Technical Center

Washington - Holmes Technical Center is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Chipley, Florida. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Washington - Holmes Technical Center top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from Washington - Holmes Technical Center is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study security and law enforcement.

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Selectivity

Washington - Holmes Technical Center maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Washington - Holmes Technical Center offers classes to 698 students (388 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Washington-Holmes Technical Center is firmly committed to: 1. Provide students with instruction in academic and technical training to such competency levels that they are qualified for employment and/or advancement in existing or potential occupational fields. 2. Foster a collegial positive work environment that encourages and facilitates success in the workplace for faculty and staff."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Washington - Holmes Technical Center

Washington - Holmes Technical Center
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
http://www.firn.edu/

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Programs and Degrees (2005)

Washington - Holmes Technical Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Security And Law Enforcement157corrections and criminal justice, corrections
Transportation108truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, transportation and materials moving
Nursing And Emergency Medicine80nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair64automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance
Engineering Technician39architectural drafting, computer engineering tech
Construction Trades36home furnishings, electrician, carpentry
Office And Administration29administrative assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology22cosmetology, make-up artist
Cooking And Culinary Arts16culinary arts services
Computer Science And Engineering16computer applications programming, computer networking
Business And Management12sales and marketing
Media7printing equipment operation
Production Trades6welding
Landscaping And Horticulture5plant nursery
Architecture And Planning3landscape architecture

Number of programs and degrees for Washington - Holmes Technical Center in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year3459
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years19716
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years583

Student Body

In 2005, Washington - Holmes Technical Center had a total enrollment of 698 students (388 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White81%
Black16%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

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

ResidencePercent
Florida99%
Alabama1%

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %
Part-Time60 %

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Chipley, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Washington - Holmes Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 752600)

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Faculty

Washington - Holmes Technical Center has a tenure system for faculty.

Washington - Holmes Technical Center Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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Washington - Holmes Technical Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Washington - Holmes Technical Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Washington - Holmes Technical Center % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 4%Washington - Holmes Technical Center Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Washington - Holmes Technical Center Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Washington - Holmes Technical Center Male % of student body
% of degrees in transportation
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Washington - Holmes Technical Center % of degrees in transportation
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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