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Moraine Park Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College is one of 16 technical colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. It is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The college offers more than 100 associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates. MPTC also provides an array of student support services, including financial aid, job placement, career counseling, tutoring and special aid for students with disabilities.

MPTC’s student body features a high number of international students. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations. MPTC also sponsors special organizations that aim to assist foreign students enrolled in the college.

Campus Location

235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940
USA
Main Tel: (920) 922-8611
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 construction trades, production trades, and nursing and emergency medicine.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate47140
< 1 year certificate41440
1-2 year certificate29621
2-4 year degree9113

Students

Student enrollment was 7,440 in 2007-2008 (2,720 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$ 3,233
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,342
Books and supplies$ 1,175

Financial Aid: Moraine Park 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
Without tenure; tenure not available  140

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (18 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (89 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
  • General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • Management Information Systems and Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
  • Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (210 awarded)

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Construction Trades
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Electrician
  • Glazier
  • Lineworker
  • Mason/Masonry
  • Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
  • Institutional Food Workers

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (21 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (65 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technology
  • Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
  • Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
  • Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (7 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (4 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature/Letters
  • General Studies
  • Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (49 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (18 awarded)

  • Graphic Communications
  • Printing Management

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded)

  • Blood Bank Technology Specialist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (5 awarded)

  • Chiropractic Assistant/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (431 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Medication Aide
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (117 awarded)

  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded)

  • Corrections and Criminal Justice

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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