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The FLW Region enjoys an abundance of higher education amenities that energize the regional economy. These entities are particularly advantageous for the attraction and cultivation of advanced manufacturing and R&D operations.
With 5,500 students, the University of Missouri-Rolla is home to a nationally ranked engineering school and a wide range of computer-based disciplines. It houses one of the State’s four Innovation Centers (operated by Missouri Enterprise) which provide technical assistance and incubation services to new and expanding technology-based businesses.
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University of Missouri-Rolla:
Partial List of Key Areas of Study |
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Undergraduate
Degree |
Graduate
Degree |
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Aerospace Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Architectural Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Biological Sciences |
Yes |
Yes* |
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Business Administration |
Yes |
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Chemical Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Civil Engineering (inc. Transportation Engineering) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Computer Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Computer Science |
Yes |
Yes |
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Electrical Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Engineering Management |
Yes |
Yes |
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Environmental Engineering |
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Yes |
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Information Science and Technology |
Yes |
Yes |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Materials Science and Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
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Systems Engineering |
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Yes |
* Applied and Environmental Biology
Source: University of Missouri-Rolla
The Instructional Software Development Center (ISDC) was formed in 1995 and produced dozens of interactive software and web applications. In 2004, the Center for Technology Enhanced Learning (CTEL) was created at UMR by the merger of ISDC and the University’s Information Technology Division. Today, CTEL is an important regional asset for developing the IT software segment.
Phelps County also has four satellite campuses in Rolla for : Columbia College, Drury University, East Central College and Lincoln University. It also is home to the Rolla Technical Institute and the Rolla Technical Center.
In Pulaski County, the Truman Education Campus at Fort Leonard Wood is open to everyone in the region. It supports seven different colleges and universities and grants more than 650 degrees per year including associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. Its institutions include: Central Texas College, Columbia College, Drury University, Lincoln University, Park University, University of Missouri Rolla, and Webster University. Drury University also has a campus in St. Robert and the Waynesville Technical Academy is located in Waynesville.
Laclede County has extensive degree offerings from three top institutions in Lebanon: Drury University, Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical College.
The Fort Leonard Wood military installation is home to the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN), which hosts the Army's Engineering, Military Police, and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Schools. A state-of-the-art training facility, Fort Leonard Wood is located on 100 square miles of land and trains more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel each year.
Besides training, the Fort has important science and technology missions as combat developer and battle laboratory for nuclear, biological, and chemical defense; civil, geospatial and environmental engineering; and military police functions. The Center also develops concepts, doctrine, force structure, material requirements and experiments to ensure the vitality of the chemical, engineer and military police organizations and has been designated a center for homeland security excellence.
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Partial List of Fort Leonard Wood Installation
Disciplines and Expertise |
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Chemical School |
Engineering School |
Military Police School |
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Biological Detection |
Systems Management |
Criminal Technology Training (including Cyber) |
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Chemical Safety & Handling |
Program Integration |
Police Intelligence Management
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Operational Radiation |
Engineering Management |
Conventional Physical Security
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Misc. Computer Modeling
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Geographic/ Geospatial Information Systems |
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Laclede, Phelps and Pulaski Counties each house vocational technical resources capable of responding quickly to local employer training needs. In combination, they offer a wide variety of manufacturing and office automation-oriented programs desired by today’s site seeker.
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Vocational Technical Programs in the FLW Region
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Ozarks Technical
Community College
(Laclede County) |
Rolla Technical
Institute
(Phelps County) |
Waynesville Technical
Academy
(Pulaski County) |
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Automotive Technology |
Automotive Technology |
Automotive Technology |
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Computer Aided Drafting/Mfg. |
Drafting |
Computer Graphic Design |
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Computer Numerical Controls |
Electrical/Electronics |
Computer Networking |
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Document Processing |
HVAC Operations |
Computer Technology |
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Industrial Electricity |
Industrial Manufacturing |
HVAC Operations |
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Industrial Hydraulics |
Machine Shop |
Manufacturing Technology |
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Machine Shop |
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Welding Technology |
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Machine Tool |
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Microcomputer Applications |
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Networking |
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Programmable Controls |
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Welding Technology |
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Sources: Vo-Tech web sites,USCollegeSearch.org
Educational Attainment
2004 Educational Attainment (Pop 25 Plus)
% Less Than 9th Grade 7.40%
% 9th to 12th Grade No Diploma 13.41%
% High School Graduate 35.50%
% Associate Degree 5.53%
% Bachelor's Degree 11.02%
% College, No Diploma 20.81%
% Graduate/Professional Degree 6.33%
2009 Educational Attainment (Pop 25 Plus)
% Less Than 9th Grade 7.36%
% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 13.30%
% High School graduate 35.28%
% Associate Degree 5.65%
% Bachelor's Degree 11.12%
% College, No Diploma 20.91%
% Graduate/Professional Degree 6.38%
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