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Wichita Area Technical College

The Wichita Area Technical College is situated in Wichita, Kansas. The college has been operating since 1965. WATC offers its students associate’s degrees, diplomas and technical certificates in various areas of study, including architectural design technology, surgical technology, aviation maintenance technology, banking, finance and administrative office technology. Online courses are also offered.

Students at Wichita Area Technical College can participate in any of the several student clubs and organizations, including SkillsUSA and the Health Occupation Students of America.

Campus Location

301 South Grove
Wichita, KS 67211-2099
USA
Main Tel: (316) 677-9400
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Wichita Area Technical College Highlights

Where Wichita Area Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, nursing and emergency medicine, and engineering technician.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.

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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate6706
1-2 year certificate24712
Associate344

Students

The student enrollment at Wichita Area Technical College was 924 in 2007 (553 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Wichita Area Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  26
Without tenure; working toward tenure  19

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (109 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (238 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (85 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (371 awarded)

  • Health Aide
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded)

  • Dietitian Assistant

PRODUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Woodworking

TRANSPORTATION (91 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Wichita Area Technical College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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