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Minnesota State Community And Technical College

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public, two-year college. It has campuses in Wadena, Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and Fergus Falls, all in Minnesota.

The college has one principal academic department, known as the Information Technology Services. The departments under ITS are:

  • Computer Help Desk
  • Multimedia
  • Network Services
  • System Development and Programming
  • Telecommunications

The sports teams of the college are known as the Spartans, and students participate in intercollegiate basketball, softball, baseball, golf, football and volleyball. Participation in various intramural and club sports, such as soccer and bowling, is also encouraged by the college.

Campus Location

1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
USA
Main Tel: (218) 736-1500
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Minnesota State Community And Technical College Highlights

Where Minnesota State Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in medical adminstration and construction trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate80240
1-2 year certificate29526
2-4 year degree1086
< 1 year certificate10310

Minnesota State Students

The student enrollment at Minnesota State was 6,164 in 2007 (4,339 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,034
Room and board$ 6,120
Books and supplies$ 1,050
Other$ 2,000

Financial Aid: Minnesota State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  131
Without tenure; working toward tenure  45

Housing and Meals

Minnesota State provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 4,339 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (137 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (54 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (167 awarded)

  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Lineworker
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded)

  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

DESIGN (23 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (11 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (162 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (83 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (84 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (107 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (298 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (27 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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List of Minnesota colleges

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