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The main campus of Americare is in Fern Park, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Americare offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 381 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Americare School of Nursing provides quality education for students. We believe in enhancing the growth and development of our ever-changing healthcare system to meet the needs of our multicultural and diverse society. The faculty and staff are committed to enriching the lives of students and providing quality educational programs, with realistic work skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Americare School Of Nursing Fern Park
7275 Estapona Circle
Fern Park, FL 32730-2351
General Phone: (407) 673-7406
http://www.americareschools.com/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 139 | medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant, allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy tech, radiographer, surgical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Americare in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 165 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Americare had a total enrollment of 381 students (658 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Americare participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3390300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $41,093 | 10 | $45,299 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $41,093 | 10 | $45,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Americare Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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