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Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College, commonly referred to as DCTC, is located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The college is under the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. DCTC received formal approval in the year 1969 but classes did not start until 1970. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in various areas of study. It operates six academic departments, which are:

  • Business and Information Systems
  • Business and Management
  • Design
  • Health and Human Services
  • Technical Careers
  • Transportation

The students of Dakota County Technical College have access to a number of student clubs and organizations including the Automotive Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Student Government, Chess Club, and Coral Reef Ecology Club. Students also participate in sports such as baseball, softball, and soccer.

Campus Location

1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068-2999
USA
Main Tel: (651) 423-8301
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in design, nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, transportation, and hospitality.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.
  • High male/female ratio.

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
Associate28429
< 1 year certificate22718
1-2 year certificate21820
2-4 year degree343

Students

Student enrollment was 2,864 in 2007-2008 (2,104 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,909
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,179
Books and supplies$ 1,625

Financial Aid: Dakota County Technical College 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
With tenure  62
Without tenure; working toward tenure  9

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Human Resources Development
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (76 awarded)

  • Electrician
  • Lineworker
  • Mason/Masonry

DESIGN (48 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (37 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (26 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (23 awarded)

  • Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded)

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (1 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (60 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

MEDIA (6 awarded)

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (189 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • Receptionist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (22 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (27 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Woodworking

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Real Estate

TRANSPORTATION (21 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Related Minnesota School Links

List of Minnesota colleges

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