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Wichita Area Technical College, located in Wichita, Kansas, began its operations in 1965. It currently operates six campuses in different parts of Wichita.
WATC offers associate of applied science degree, diploma and certificate programs in different programs of study. These range from health sciences to aviation. It operates the Aviation Tech Center, where students can learn avionics, hydraulics and fuel system technology.
WATC is the managing partner of Sedgwick County’s National Center for Aviation Training at Jabara Airport, providing a world-class education facility related to aviation and manufacturing.
Wichita Area Technical College is located in a large city, in Wichita, KS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Wichita Area Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
Wichita Area Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 924 students (910 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Wichita Area Technical College.
More complete details are provided below.
Wichita Area Technical College
301 South Grove
Wichita, KS 67211-2099
General Phone: (316) 677-9400
http://www.watc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 334 | health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 314 | sheet metal tech, welding, woodworking courses, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 225 | mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design |
| Transportation | 90 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 63 | surgical tech, medical assistant, dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 42 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 5 | carpentry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Wichita Area Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 827 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 230 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Wichita Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 924 students (910 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wichita, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Wichita Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 549800)
Wichita Area Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 29 | $49,767 | 33 | $32,826 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $49,767 | 33 | $32,826 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $13,276 | 3 | $13,599 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $13,276 | 3 | $13,599 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
Woodworking, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wichita Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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