Owensboro Community And Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Owensboro Community and Technical College was established on June 10, 1986. The college is located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Students can choose from the many Associate in Applied Science Degrees, guaranteed transfer Associate Degrees and diploma and certificate programs offered by OCTC. The school also offers online courses and distance learning programs to its students.

There are many student clubs and organizations on campus in diverse areas of academics, sports and recreation.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, construction trades, engineering technician, and production trades.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,581 in 2009-2010 (2,700 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

• Agricultural Production Operations

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (20 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (46 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (86 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (76 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (64 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (223 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (134 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (28 awarded)

• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (205 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (98 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting