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BIR is in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. BIR issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, engineering technician, and medical adminstration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,095 students study at the school (in 2005). BIR is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide post-secondary education that responds to a wide range of students' needs including language learning, college credit articulation, and preparation for career-changers, first-career seekers, and industry professionals to surmount the current and future challenges of a computer-driven and computer-enhanced workplace. We are committed to enabling our students to think independently, perform effectively, and compete successfully, thus making our school an invaluable resource for colleges, organizations, and companies in the public and private sectors."
More complete details are provided below.
BIR Training Center
3601 W Devon Ste 210
Chicago, IL 60659
General Phone: (773) 866-0111
Admissions Phone: (773) 866-0111
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 866-0111
http://www.birtraining.com
BIR awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 53 | accounting and related services |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | manufacturing tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical records tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for BIR in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 113 | 4 |
In 2005, BIR had a total enrollment of 1,095 students (435 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 63% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Part-Time | 72 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 866-0111
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 101 |
Financial Aid:
BIR participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3448300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 866-0111
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets BIR Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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