What Delta Technical College does

Delta Technical College (DTC), a division of Midwest Technical Institute, Inc. (incorporated in Illinois), is a privately held for-profit vocational trade school operating two main campuses in Mississippi — Horn Lake (est. 2004, relocated 2018, 40,000 sq. ft.) and Ridgeland (est. 2012, 40,000 sq. ft.) — plus a Jackson satellite location opened in 2025 dedicated primarily to CDL and truck-driving programs. The institution delivers hands-on training in 13 programs across four verticals: allied health (Dental Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Dental Radiology Seminar), mechanical trades (HVAC/R Technician, Electrician, Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, Pipefitting), truck driving (16-day CDL Training Course and 20-week Professional Truck Driving Program), and cosmetology (Cosmetology School and Cosmetology Instructor Training). Programs run 5 weeks to 13 months and prepare students for certifications including NCMA, CPC, NCCT, DANB, EPA 608, and Mississippi state cosmetology licensure.

The business model is tuition-driven with heavy reliance on federal Title IV aid. DTC is accredited by ACCSC, approved by the U.S. Department of Education (school code 033683), and licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration (Certificate C-624) and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In 2023, 92% of students received financial aid and 87% received grants or scholarships; the school also operates an internal High School Scholarship Program (cumulative awards exceeding $7,000,000) and partners with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to accept WIOA funding. Pricing for short programs is disclosed (CDL at $4,250, Phlebotomy at $2,600) while longer programs require a quote through admissions; financial aid is available for qualifying programs but not for shorter non-Title-IV courses like CDL and Phlebotomy.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with strong high-school-outreach distribution: five dedicated High School Representatives execute presentations, campus tours and scholarship competitions across the Memphis and Jackson metros, supported by an event-driven motion (Explore Your Career Night, High School Welding Competition, Live Breathe Smile competition) and a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok). Employer partnerships with Knight Transportation, McElroy Truck Lines, Melton Truck Lines, Covenant Logistics, and Schneider National provide job placement pipelines for CDL graduates. Reported student outcomes include 2024 placement rates of 80-100% across programs (Cosmetology 100%, Welding & Pipefitting 85%, Electrician 83%, Medical Coding 81%, HVAC/R 80%) and a 0% cohort default rate at both campuses, positioning DTC against the four-year-college cost-and-debt narrative by graduating students with roughly one-fifth the typical student-loan debt.

Name

Delta Technical College

Legal name

Midwest Technical Institute, Inc.

Website

https://deltatechnicalcollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Delta Technical College is a privately held for-profit vocational trade school in Mississippi operating two main campuses (Horn Lake and Ridgeland) and a 2025 Jackson satellite, serving individual adult learners and recent high school graduates with accelerated hands-on programs across allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Trade School Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Trade school
• Career education
• Skilled trades training
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Horn Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Delta Technical College generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for its vocational training programs. Students pay tuition for programs which can be offset through financial aid, grants, and scholarships.
2. Federal Student Financial Aid: DTC participates in federally-funded financial aid programs including Federal Pell Grants and Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and other federal assistance programs.
3. High School Scholarship Program: DTC operates an internal scholarship program for graduating high school seniors that qualifies, helping reduce the cost burden for students while generating enrollment revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Delta Technical College is a for-profit vocational trade school that provides accelerated, hands-on career training programs in allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology. Students enroll directly at campuses in Mississippi, paying tuition (offset by federal financial aid, scholarships, and WIOA funding) to complete industry-focused diploma and certification programs ranging from 5-week accelerated courses to 13-month programs, with job placement assistance upon graduation.

Product overview

Delta Technical College is a vocational trade school offering accelerated, hands-on training programs in allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology. The institution operates on a unified platform model with 13 distinct career programs ranging from 5-week accelerated courses to 13-month diploma programs. Programs include Dental Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Dental Radiology Seminar (allied health); HVAC/R Technician, Electrician, Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, and Pipefitting (mechanical trades); CDL Training and Professional Truck Driving (truck driving); and Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instructor Training (cosmetology). Most programs can be completed in under one year without general education requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Assisting Program 9-month accelerated dental assistant training program offering hands-on instruction in clinical and administrative duties, including radiographs, equipment sterilization, lab work, x-ray procedures, and infection control. Prepares students for DANB certification exams.
• Medical Coding Specialist Program 9-month medical coding training program teaching students to translate doctors' notes and medical records into universal code for healthcare billing. Prepares graduates for CPC Exam through AAPC.
• Medical Assisting Program 9-month medical assistant training covering clinical and administrative duties including anatomy, physiology, medical coding, insurance, laboratory processing, EKG, and phlebotomy. Prepares students for NCMA certification.
• Phlebotomy Course 5-week accelerated phlebotomy course training students in venipuncture, capillary blood specimens, specimen handling, and pediatric/geriatric procedures. Total cost $2,600 including books and supplies. Prepares students for NCCT Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam.
• Dental Radiology Seminar 1-day dental radiology seminar providing x-ray certification for dental assistants. 8 hours of lecture and hands-on training covering radiographic techniques and Mississippi State Board certification.
• HVAC/R Technician Program 9-month HVAC/R technician training program covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes EPA Section 608 certification prep. Accredited by HVAC Excellence at Horn Lake campus.
• Electrician Training Program 7-month Industrial, Commercial & Residential (I/C/R) electrician training program covering electrical theory, NEC, grounding, meters, lighting, blueprints, conduit bending, motors, and wiring. Daytime and evening classes available.
• Welding Training Programs Two welding programs: 7-month Welding Program covering SMAW, TIG, MIG, and FCAW techniques; and 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program with additional pipefitting training. Includes DTC welding certifications.
• Pipefitting Course 10-week pipefitting course teaching entry-level pipe fitting principles including isometric drawings, pipe measurements, field fabrication, and offset calculations.
• CDL Training Course 16-day Class A CDL training course with behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction covering driver safety, air brakes, trip planning, and driving maneuvers. Tuition $4,250; financial aid not available but employer tuition reimbursement may apply.
• Professional Truck Driving Program 20-week professional truck driving program with endorsements for Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker. Day and night class options available with financial aid eligibility.
• Cosmetology School 13-month cosmetology program with 1,500 clock hours (300 theory, 1,200 practical). Covers haircutting, styling, coloring, nail care, skincare, and facials. Prepares for Mississippi state licensing exam.
• Cosmetology Instructor Training Program 10-month cosmetology instructor training program teaching educational psychology, learning philosophy, lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional methods. Prepares for Mississippi State Board instructor licensing exam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most programs can be completed in less than a year (5 weeks to 13 months depending on program)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Knight TransportationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation employer partnership for job placement assistance. DTC has built partnerships with several employers across the transportation industry to help CDL training graduates find employment opportunities.
• McElroy Truck LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation employer partnership for job placement assistance for CDL graduates.
• Melton Truck LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation employer partnership for job placement assistance for CDL graduates.
• Covenant LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation employer partnership for job placement assistance for CDL graduates.
• Schneider NationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation employer partnership for job placement assistance for CDL graduates.
• Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act) program, designed to help job candidates access employment, education, training, and support services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fortis College / Fortis Institute: Large multi-brand for-profit career college network (part of Education Affiliates) with nursing, allied health, and skilled-trades programs. Comparable proprietary-school positioning at greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Platt College: For-profit career college offering diploma and associate programs in healthcare, trades, and business. Comparable for-profit, accelerated-format, accreditation-driven model targeting non-traditional students.
• Concorde Career Colleges: For-profit career college system with strong concentration in allied-health and dental programs. Directly comparable to DTC's healthcare program portfolio and reliance on accelerated, credential-driven training.
• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): Public for-profit provider of technical training in automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial trades. Closely comparable in target student demographic, employer-partnership-driven placement model, and dependence on Title IV aid.
• ECPI University: For-profit institution offering accelerated associate and bachelor's programs in health sciences, technology, and skilled trades. Comparable accelerated-format, tuition-driven model with similar Southeast U.S. footprint.
• Lincoln Educational Services: Public for-profit vocational school operator offering automotive, skilled trades, healthcare, and culinary programs across multiple U.S. campuses. Directly comparable to DTC in for-profit, multi-program, multi-campus trade-school model with heavy reliance on federal financial aid.
• Remington College: For-profit career college offering diploma and associate programs in healthcare, trades, and cosmetology across the Southeast. Comparable proprietary-school model with similar accelerated program lengths and federal-aid dependence.
• Miller-Motte Technical College: For-profit career college with campuses across the Southeast (including Mississippi-adjacent markets) offering allied health, trades, and CDL programs. Directly comparable in program mix, geographic overlap, and proprietary-school positioning.

Regional players

• Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT): Public state-run technical college system serving the same Memphis-border Tennessee market DTC accesses. Comparable program offerings (HVAC, welding, industrial electricity) but funded differently — public tuition instead of Title IV-driven pricing — making it both a competitor and an adjacent benchmark.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College / Mississippi Community College System: Public community college system offering associate degrees and technical certificates across Mississippi. Comparable applied-skills training in healthcare, welding, HVAC, and CDL, but at materially lower price points with public funding — representing the principal public-sector competitor for DTC's student base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/deltatechnical
• Facebookfacebook.com/dtchornlake
• Instagraminstagram.com/deltatechlearn
• TikToktiktok.com/@deltatechnicalcollege
• Xx.com/deltatechlearn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delta-technical-college

Compliance8 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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