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Bowling Green Technical College

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).

Campus Location

1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3601
USA
Main Tel: (270) 901-1000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where 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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate95019
1-2 year certificate20715
Associate1539

Students

Student 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)

ItemCost
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.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; working toward tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  62

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

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)

  • Electrician

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

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Bowling Green with government-defined occupation categories.)

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