Bowling Green Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

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).

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, computer science and engineering, and production trades.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,940 in 2009-2010 (1,403 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (64 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (20 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (219 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Engineering Technology

LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (205 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (64 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 (268 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (169 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (130 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder