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Blackhawk Technical College, also known as Blackhawk Tech or BTC, was established on July 1, 1968 with the merger of the vocational schools of Beloit, Wisconsin and Janesville, Wisconsin. It was originally named Blackhawk Technical Institute and became Blackhawk Technical College in August 1987.
The college's main campus covers approximately 80 acres and is located in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. In addition to the main campus, the college has several satellite campuses. It also has an Aviation Center located at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport. BTC offers a wide variety of associate degrees and vocational programs in diverse areas of study.
BTC offers a number of scholarship programs such as the BTC Foundation Scholarship, Voice Solutions Scholarships, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Amy Hunter-Wilson MD Scholarship, and many more.
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Campus Location6004 Prairie Road
Janesville, WI 53547-5009
USA
Main Tel: (608) 758-6900
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Blackhawk Technical College HighlightsWhere Blackhawk Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 369 | 7 | | Associate | 239 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 98 | 11 | | 2-4 year degree | 27 | 4 |
Blackhawk StudentsThe student enrollment at Blackhawk was 2,283 in 2007 (1,431 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,020 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,375 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid: Blackhawk participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 97 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Accounting
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer Programming
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (35 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Lineworker
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (26 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded) - Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (3 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded) - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (343 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (89 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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