Why State Tech

A Technical College is a college that provides hands-on education in degrees such as Automotive Technology, Welding, Heavy Equipment Operations, Nursing, and so many more.

Technical Education is important to provide students with hands-on learning to best prepare them for the workforce after they graduate. This will give students a better understanding and feel for their study of interest prior to entering the workforce.

Yes, Technical Careers are in high demand. They are projected to continue to increase in years to come.

When you graduate from State Tech, you can find jobs in your study of interest from several companies and businesses that State Tech partners with to provide the employers with the best employees. State Tech has a 99% job placement rate. Students are given the opportunity to find jobs with our unique partnerships that will allow them to be successful and have profitable employment and a life of learning.

10 years into their career, a State Tech graduate will have a higher salary than graduates from most regional 4-year universities. The potential to make good money once graduating from State Tech is good because of the excellent hands-on experience and education that our students acquire while enrolled.

Technical degrees are not a requirement, however, we strongly encourage people to have a degree in their area of interest. Having a technical degree provides students with excellent hands-on training before entering the workforce. This gives students the opportunity to to learn more in depth about their program of study and allow them an advantage when applying for jobs and once they have gotten the job. A technical degree also comes with a potential for more competitive pay.

State Technical College of Missouri offers programs that are tied directly to careers available today and that will be in-demand tomorrow.  If your son or daughter plans to prepare for successful entry into a career, the education we offer is of the highest quality.  One of the reasons we have risen in the ranks of a top 2-year college in the United States is our instructors.  They take an interest in the success of our students, and bring a wealth of academic and career-related experience to the classroom. We have a 99% job placement rate that shows how hard we work to provide our graduates with the best opportunity to succeed in their jobs in the workforce.

A great way to find out what you would like to do is to come take a tour of campus. This will allow you to experience a closer look at the programs that are offered and what the students in those programs learn in their classrooms and labs. By visiting campus and experiencing the tour, this can help you decide which program you may be interested in.

Yes, you can transfer to a 4-year university after attending State Tech. We do recommend that you make sure your courses will transfer to the college of your choice prior to making any final decisions on where to transfer and if you plan to do so.

Career Services for State Technical College of Missouri is a lifetime career service assistance program assisting graduates in obtaining employment in occupations related to their education. With a 99% placement rate, State Tech graduates have found gainful employment or continued their education within six months of graduation. State Tech also offers an "AJA" transcript. "A" for Academics, "J" for Job Readiness and the second "A" stands for Attendance.

State Tech host Career Events & Expos for both students and alumni of the college. This allows current and past students to network with employers from 250 different companies.

HireEagles is State Tech's online portal that connects employers with students and alumni who are looking for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. There are over 3,000 employers registered within HireEagles that use it as a job posting board to directly connect with State Tech students and graduates.

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