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Flint Hills Technical College, also known as FHTC, is a two-year institute of higher education located in Emporia, Kansas. It was established in 1963. The college offers more than 12 different programs of study, along with a wide selection of short-term technical training and continuing education courses. Some of the areas of study offered by the school include Automotive Technology, Business Administrative Technology and Computer Program Design.
Flint Hills Technical College hosts several student clubs and organizations, like the American Dental Assistants’ Association, the Business Professionals of America, the Community Service Organization and Skills USA. FHTC has a support system that helps its recent graduates find jobs. It also offers financial aid to its needy students.
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Campus Location3301 W 18th St Emporia, KS 66801 USA Main Tel: 62034346001301 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine and office and administration.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- 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)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 168 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 82 | 2 | | Associate | 81 | 14 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 481 in 2007-2008 (393 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)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,352 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,074 |
Financial Aid: Flint Hills Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
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 (19 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
ENGINEERING (15 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 awarded) - Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (23 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
MEDICINE (71 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (76 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
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