 |
|
|
|
Washington Holmes Technical Center is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Chipley, FL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Washington Holmes Technical Center earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Washington Holmes Technical Center. The most common major fields study at the school include landscaping and horticulture, real estate and construction management, and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Washington Holmes Technical Center offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 511 students (960 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Washington Holmes Technical Center.
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
General Phone: (850) 638-1180
http://www.whtc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 172 | corrections, fire-fighting, corrections and criminal justice |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 81 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Transportation | 69 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, transportation and materials moving |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | architectural drafting, computer engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 28 | carpentry, electrician, home furnishings |
| Office and Administration | 27 | administrative assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 26 | culinary arts services |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology, make-up artist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 24 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance, autobody repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer networking, computer applications programming |
| Business and Management | 13 | sales and marketing |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 12 | real estate |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | plant nursery, landscaping, turf management |
| Media | 8 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington Holmes Technical Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 272 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 268 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 50 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Washington Holmes Technical Center had a total enrollment of 511 students (960 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chipley, 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.
Financial Aid:
Washington Holmes Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 752600)
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
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass 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
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
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Washington Holmes Technical Center.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Washington Holmes Technical Center with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Washington Holmes Technical Center(What are QuickSchools?)
Security And Law Enforcement
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
