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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.
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 maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
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.
Washington - Holmes Technical Center
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
http://www.firn.edu/
Washington - Holmes Technical Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 157 | corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Transportation | 108 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, transportation and materials moving |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 64 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | architectural drafting, computer engineering tech |
| Construction Trades | 36 | home furnishings, electrician, carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology, make-up artist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 16 | culinary arts services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Business And Management | 12 | sales and marketing |
| Media | 7 | printing equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | plant nursery |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | landscape architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington - Holmes Technical Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 345 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 197 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 58 | 3 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 99% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
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.
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington - Holmes Technical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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Security And Law Enforcement
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