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California Career College

Overview of California Career College

Students attend California Career College in Canoga Park, CA, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. California Career College degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

California Career College Selectivity

Applicants to California Career College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 148 students at California Career College (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at California Career College are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Vocational Nursing Program at California Career College (the ôProgramö) will prepare High School Graduates (or equivalent) in the role of nursing, the goal of which is to meet the varied health care needs of the community. The primary focus of the program will be to provide each student with concepts and principles that are basic to nursing and the provision of patient care. The problem-solving appraisal of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) has been integrated throughout the Program. The role of the Vocational Nurse as he/she assists the physician and the Registered Nurse with the steps in this process will be utilized throughout both the classroom and clinical curriculum."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting California Career College

California Career College
7003 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303-2006
General Phone: (818) 710-1310

California Career College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine56licensed practical nurse

Number of programs and degrees for California Career College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years561

Student Body

In 2007, California Career College had a total enrollment of 148 students (59 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White16%
Black11%
Hispanic22%
Asian51%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-196%
20-219%
22-249%
25-2918%
30-3415%
35-399%
40-4918%
50-647%
65+1%

California Career College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Part-Time86 %

California Career College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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.

California Career College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
California Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3974500)

California Career College Degree Programs (2007)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

California Career College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets California Career College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%California Career College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%California Career College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%California Career College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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