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Reid State Technical College

The Alabama State Legislature founded Reid State Technical College, RSTC, in 1963 through a State statute. The college was established with the intent of providing local citizens with access to quality postsecondary education which would help create a trained work force for the area's employers, and assist in economic development. The main campus began on a 26-acre plot of land. Later RSTC established an off-site campus in Atmore.

Reid State Technical College offers certificates, diplomas and associate degree programs. Programs include building construction technology, computer information systems, office administration, and health careers and human services. Distance learning options are also available. The college maintains a placement office that helps current and former RSTC students find desired employment.

Campus Location

I65 and Hwy 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
USA
Main Tel: (251) 578-1313
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, beauty and cosmetology, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate648
< 1 year certificate579
Associate455

Students

Student enrollment was 584 in 2007-2008 (513 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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,790
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,920
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Reid State 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
With tenure  16
Without tenure; working toward tenure  9

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION (17 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Reid State with government-defined occupation categories.)

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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