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Northwest Kansas Technical College, also known as NWKTC, is a co-educational, technical college in Goodland, Kansas. Established in 1964 as a Public Area Vocational Technical School, it was renamed as Northwest Kansas Technical College in March of 2001. The college provides a variety of courses to students, including carpentry, automotive technology, cosmetology, medical assistance, electrical technology, communication technology, and diesel technology.
The Larry Keirns Fitness Center, located within the campus, offers a number of recreational activities to students, including a basketball court, racquetball courts, peddle machines, weight machines, treadmills, and cable TVs.
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Campus Location1209 Harrison St
Goodland, KS 67735
USA
Main Tel: (785) 890-3641
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Northwest Kansas Technical College HighlightsWhere Northwest Kansas Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, media, construction trades, and production trades.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 2-4 year degree | 74 | 8 | | 1-2 year certificate | 48 | 8 | | Associate | 32 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northwest Kansas Technical College was 252 in 2007 (246 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| Room | $ 1,575 | | Board | $ 2,025 |
Financial Aid: Northwest Kansas Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 12 |
Housing and MealsNorthwest Kansas Technical College provides on-campus housing for 76 of its 246 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (8 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (78 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (11 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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