The campus of Career Academy is in Anchorage, AK, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Career Academy include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Career Academy had 305 students enrolled (420 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Career Academy
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507-1033
General Phone: (907) 563-7575
http://www.careeracademy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 221 | medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy |
| Business and Management | 57 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | massage therapy |
| Transportation | 18 | aviation operations |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 181 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 147 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Career Academy had a total enrollment of 305 students (420 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 23% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 78% |
| Transfer Out | 8% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Anchorage, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Career Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2541000)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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