Owensboro Community And Technical College

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.

Campus Location

4800 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
USA
Main Tel: (270) 686-4400
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 production trades, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, and family and social work.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	672	20
Associate	419	15
1-2 year certificate	114	16

Students

Student enrollment was 5,435 in 2007-2008 (2,581 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
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,904
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 9,360
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Owensboro Community And Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Owensboro Community And Technical College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley	Terre Haute, IN	5,337
2	Big Sandy Community and Technical College	Prestonsburg, KY	4,856
3	Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest	Evansville, IN	4,848
4	Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
5	Madisonville Community College	Madisonville, KY	4,363
6	Maysville Community and Technical College	Maysville, KY	3,630
7	Bismarck State College	Bismarck, ND	3,591
8	Hazard Community and Technical College	Hazard, KY	4,457
9	Ivy Tech Community College-South Central	Sellersburg, IN	3,576
10	Southern Maine Community College	South Portland, ME	5,113

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		41
Without tenure; working toward tenure		6
Without tenure; tenure not available		55

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

Agricultural Production Operations

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded)

Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (171 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (10 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (58 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (83 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (242 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (191 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 (31 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (22 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (184 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (69 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration