ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming (Closed 2014)
Tel:
(616)406-1200
- At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.
School Highlights
- ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming serves 312 students (79% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming is the only community colleges within Kent County, MI.
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming is Grand Rapids Community College (8.0 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 312 students | 3,505 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 248 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 64 students | 1,914 students |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% |
| % Black | 9% | 14% |
| % White | 75% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,800 | $30,600 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. It operates over 80 ITT Technical Institutes in 30 states which predominantly provide career-focused, degree programs to approximately 40,000 students. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, it has been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969. The five schools at the ITT Technical Institutes (School of Information Technology, School of Drafting and Design, School of Electronics Technology, School of Business, and School of Criminal Justice) teach skills and knowledge that can be used to begin careers in our global technology-driven culture. Most ITT Technical Institute programs of study blend traditional academic content with applied learning concepts, with a significant portion devoted to practical study in a lab environment. Advisory committees, comprised of representatives of local businesses and employers, help each ITT Technical Institute periodically assess and update curricula, equipment and laboratory design. An online education can offer opportunities for students to pursue their educational objectives when attending school in a traditional classroom is not practical. With ITT Tech's online education, a quality technical education is now available when and where it is convenient for the student.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming is Grand Rapids Community College (8.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 15,668 students | 8.00 Mi143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)234-4000 8.0015,668 - Baker College of MuskegonPrivate, non-profit3,481 students | 36.30 Mi1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)777-8800 36.303,481 - 4,640 students | 36.40 Mi221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)773-9131 36.404,640 - 1,832 students | 41.40 Mi2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(989)328-2111 41.401,832 - 9,489 students | 43.20 Mi6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
(269)488-4100 43.209,489
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