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Braxton can be found in Richmond, Virginia (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Braxton.
The most common majors at the school are in medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Braxton is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 80 students were enrolled in the school. Braxton has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Braxton School specializes in training for careers in computers, medical/allied health and business. The nature of these programs is to prepare a student to be immediately employable upon graduation into an entry-level position. The method of instruction is individualized as well as classroom and group interaction, with the emphasis placed on intergrating classroom instruction with current practices within the work environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Braxton School
3600 W. Broad Street Suite 190
Richmond, VA 23230-3601
General Phone: (804) 353-4458
Admissions Phone: (804) 353-4458
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 353-4458
Braxton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical office assistant, medical secretary |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Braxton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Braxton had a total enrollment of 80 students (80 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 50% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (804) 353-4458
Financial Aid:
Braxton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2567300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (804) 353-4458
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Braxton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students
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