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Academy Of Professional Careers can be found in San Diego, California (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Academy Of Professional Careers.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine and therapy and counseling.
Academy Of Professional Careers does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 125 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Academy Of Professional Careers, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Academy of Professional Careers is to meet the needs of students and employers by offering quality, short term educational programs in career fields with solid growth potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Academy Of Professional Careers
6160 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92120
General Phone: (619) 283-4000
Admissions Phone: (619) 283-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 283-4000
Academy Of Professional Careers awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 86 | health professions |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 61 | pharmacy tech, optometric tech, medical assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical receptionist |
Number of programs and degrees for Academy Of Professional Careers in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 1 |
In 2005, Academy Of Professional Careers had a total enrollment of 125 students (125 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 19% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 61 | 100% | 61 | 100% |
| Men | 10 | 10 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
| Women | 51 | 51 | 100% | 51 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 283-4000
Financial Aid:
Academy Of Professional Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3098708)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 283-4000
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Academy Of Professional Careers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services
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