School Description
Provided by Yavapai College-PrescottStudent success is our top priority. The mission of Yavapai College is to provide high quality, convenient, and cost effective learning opportunities for the diverse population of Yavapai County.
Yavapai College offers 80+ certificate, degree, and transfer options to students in 60+ different programs of study. In addition to traditional curriculum, the college offers many learning options to fit the lifestyles/circumstances of its students. The college has main campuses in Prescott and Verde Valley (Clarkdale), specialized campuses in Chino Valley and Prescott Valley, and centers in Sedona and Camp Verde. The latest addition to the college is the 100,000 sq. ft. Career and Technical Education Center.
Yavapai College annually serves more than 20,000 individuals through its credit and non-credit programs. With an annual budget in excess of $70 million, the college employs more than 120 full time faculty, 330 full time staff and 500 part time employees. The college is governed by a five member elected board.
Since 1966, the Yavapai College Prescott Campus has provided a wide array of educational opportunities for students seeking university transfer, occupational education, direct employment or lifelong learning.
Certificates, degrees and classes are offered in subjects ranging from accounting and art to the social and physical sciences. As one of the few community colleges with on-campus housing, students become part of a comfortable and safe community and are just steps away from classrooms, the library and computer labs, the dining hall, extracurricular activities, sporting events, recreation and friends.
The Prescott Campus also houses the Center for Successful Aging, which provides lifelong learning and experiential education/field trips for the retirement-age population of Yavapai County. Programs include the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a peer direct/peer supported group of learners, Elderhostel and Edventures.
Often referred to as “Everyone’s Hometown,” Prescott was once Arizona's territorial capital. Throughout the town, visitors can trace Arizona history through the eyes of Native Americans, settlers of the Old West and old fashioned cowboys and gunslingers.
Nestled in the beautiful ponderosa pine forests of the 1.25 million acre Prescott National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking and rock climbing as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing on any of Prescott’s five lakes. Golfers will enjoy the six golf courses located in and around Prescott, where the greens fees are reasonable and the backdrops are magnificent.
Yavapai College-Prescott
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaYavapai College is a community college located in Yavapai County, Arizona. The main Campus is in Prescott, with locations in Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Sedona.
History
Yavapai College was established in 1965 by means of a countywide election. In the four years that followed, a board was appointed, a bond was passed, college personnel were hired, and curricula were established. The first classes were held in fall of 1969. In February 1970, the college district dedicated its first buildings in Prescott on a site that was once part of Fort Whipple, the military base constructed in 1864 to provide security and protection for the territorial capital.
Academics
In 2007-08, Yavapai College offered 83 certificate, degree, and transfer options to students in 64 different programs of study. In addition to traditional curriculum, the college offers many learning options to fit the lifestyles/circumstances of its students. Alternative learning options include: credit for prior learning, internships/service learning, non-credit courses, college for kids, high school partnerships (dual enrollment), internet courses, open entry/open exit courses, telecourses, senior programs (OLLI, Elderhostel/Edventures), and high school equivalency program (GED testing).
Yavapai College offers seven associate degree programs: Associate of Arts/Associate of Science, Associate of Business Degrees, Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, Associate of Fine Arts Degree, Associate of General Studies Degree Program, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Associate of Applied Science Degree
Yavapai College is also home of the Yavapai College Gunsmithing School, which for several years was renowned as one of the top three Gunsmithing schools in the U.S. (Trinidad State Jr College and Colorado School of Trades being the other two of the three top contestants.)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 45%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 6,856
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 57%
Degree Programs at Yavapai College-Prescott
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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Architecture
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Architecture and Related Services
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Architecture and Related Services
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Architecture
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.See more schools with programs in Commercial & Advertising Art
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Design and Applied Arts
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.See more schools with programs in Early Childhood Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.See more schools with programs in Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.See more schools with programs in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.See more schools with programs in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Fire Science/Firefighting
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations and applicable laws and regulations.See more schools with programs in Fire Science/Firefighting
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Other Construction Trades
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Other Construction Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.See more schools with programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to make, repair, maintain, and modify firearms according to blueprints or customer specifications, using specialized hand tools and machines.See more schools with programs in Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Construction Trades
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at Yavapai College-Prescott
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Production
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Agriculture Production
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General Agricultural Production Operations
A program that focuses on the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranching, and agribusiness.See more schools with programs in General Agricultural Production Operations
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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Agriculture Production
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Agriculture Production
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Architecture and Related Services
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Architecture and Related Services
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Architecture
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.See more schools with programs in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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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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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.See more schools with programs in Commercial & Advertising Art
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Design and Applied Arts
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Film/Video & Cinematography
Learn to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. This major includes instruction in the theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; film production; film directing; film editing; cinematographic art; film audio; techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos; the , use of computer applications to record or enhance images, audio or effect and the planning and management of film/video operations.See more schools with programs in Film/Video & Cinematography
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Healthcare Administration
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Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report and correspondence formats, professional standards, and applicable law and regulations.See more schools with programs in Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
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Healthcare Administration
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.See more schools with programs in Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Fire Science/Firefighting
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Other Construction Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Welding Technology/Welder
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.See more schools with programs in Welding Technology/Welder
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Construction Trades
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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: |
$ 1,056 | $ 6,856 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,939 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,065 | 37% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 636 | 10% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,232 | 13% | |
Any Aid: |
57% |
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