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Antelope Valley Medical is in Lancaster, CA. Lancaster is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Antelope Valley Medical issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Antelope Valley Medical include nursing and emergency medicine and medical administration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Antelope Valley Medical are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 834 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Antelope Valley Medical is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of Antelope Valley Medical College to provide quality instruction in allied health programs. Our facility is structured to make our students learning environment as realistic as possible. Our instructors are highly qualified, experienced and professional. We believe this allows our students to become extremely successful.
We at Antelope Valley Medical College, over the years have provided quality instruction in Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Technology. Our programs have continued to grow, in large part, to the dedication of our Advisory Board. Our Advisory Board, which consists of two Physicians, a State Fire Marshall, a Registered Nurse and the owner of a BLS Provider ambulance company, keeps Antelope Valley Medical College aware of any current hiring trends, new equipment, the latest Pre-hospital care treatment measures and any other pertinent information.
Antelope Valley Medical College takes a great deal of pride in only employing those instructors who possess a minimum of 3 years of occupational experience in the subject matter being taught. Instructors must also be in possession of an instructorĘs certification from the State of California and/or the County of Los Angeles."
More complete details are provided below.
Antelope Valley Medical College
44201 10th St West
Lancaster, CA 93534
http://avmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 242 | health and medical administrative, medical billing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 185 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 111 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 88 | chef training |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | massage therapy |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Antelope Valley Medical in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 664 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Antelope Valley Medical had a total enrollment of 834 students (574 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 70% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 98% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, 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.
Financial Aid:
Antelope Valley Medical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3427500)
Antelope Valley Medical has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 10 | $36,000 | 17 | $34,412 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $36,000 | 17 | $34,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Antelope Valley Medical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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