School Description
Provided by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegePostsecondary education and workforce training are available at a location convenient to you. Owensboro Community and Technical College includes three campuses and off-site locations in Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean counties. We also serve students from Southern Indiana and other counties in Kentucky. A variety of program -delivery options are available, including evening, weekend, on-line and KET telecourses as well as on-site customized training courses.
It is the mission of Owensboro Community and Technical College to improve the quality of life for citizens by:
• Providing a comprehensive curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program leading to an associate degree and transfer to a baccalaureate institution;
• Providing a comprehensive curriculum for technical and career programs leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees preparing graduates for employment;
• Providing customized training and workforce development opportunities for businesses, industries, and citizens;
• Providing educational opportunities for lifelong learning and personal enrichment through Adult Basic Education, community service, continuing education, and professional development.
Owensboro Community and Technical College provides opportunities that will change your life. You will never be the same when you take advantage of options that include the first two years toward a four-year degree, technical degrees to take you into the workforce in two years or less, and skills training for advanced employment which ensure that the needs of our business community are met.
Owensboro Community and Technical College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOwensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), located in Owensboro, KY, is one of 16 two-year, open-admissions colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). It was formed in 1999 from the consolidation of Owensboro Community College (est. 1986) and Owensboro Technical College (est. 1929). OCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to offer technical as well as associate's degree programs.
Service area
The primary service area of OCTC includes:
- Daviess County
- Hancock County
- Ohio County
- McLean County
- Spencer County (Indiana)
Campuses
OCTC maintains three campus locations (Main Campus, Downtown Campus, and Southeastern Campus), all in Owensboro.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 55%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 7,056
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 90%
Degree Programs at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Associate's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Production
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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Agriculture Production
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Administrative Services
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Engineering
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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X-Ray Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Skilled Trades
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Precision Production Trades
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Precision Production Trades
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Social Work
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General Social Work
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.See more schools with programs in General Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Science Technology Technician
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Biotech LabTechnician
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Laboratory Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Systems Administration
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at Owensboro Community and Technical College
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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Administrative Services
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Engineering
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Surgical Technologist
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Electrician
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
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Industrial Electronics Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Systems Administration
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Computer Installation & Repair
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Computer Installation & Repair
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Software Development
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,352 | $ 7,056 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,776 | 52% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,193 | 69% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,411 | 2% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,893 | 11% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
