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Bowling Green Technical College, also known as BGTC, is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1939, the college is under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Originally, the college was named the Western Trade School. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various fields including business, applied technology, and nursing. The college also operates the following campuses:
- Glasgow campus
- Glasgow Technical campus
- Kentucky Advanced Technology campus
- Transpark campus
Students of Bowling Green Technical College are involved in a large number of clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Phi Beta Lambda, and Student Government Association (SGA).
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Campus Location1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3601
USA
Main Tel: (270) 901-1000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, mechanics and repair, office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and production trades.
- High male/female ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 950 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 207 | 15 | | Associate | 153 | 9 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,953 in 2007-2008 (1,342 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,904 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,360 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Bowling Green participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 62 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (114 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (25 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (309 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Engineering Technology
LIBERAL ARTS (59 awarded) - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (139 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (117 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (58 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (248 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (161 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (65 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
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