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Career Academy is in Texarkana, Texas. Texarkana is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Career Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Career Academy include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Career Academy, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 47 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"SLS Schools, Inc. dba Career Academy, Inc. was established to provide Texarkana and Bowie County with competent, professionally trained and knowledgeable individuals in selected vocational career field openings that exist in the region. To hire highly qualified professionals to instruct requisite courses, filling the void which occurs at the post secondary level. To create a learning environment that is conducive to the free flow of ideas between teachers and students, enabling the students to learn more than just the technical basics of their chosen field. To teach responsibility for successful job completion and pride in doing the job right."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Academy Inc
32 Oak Lawn Village
Texarkana, TX 75501
General Phone: (806) 355-7861
Admissions Phone: (903) 832-1021
Financial Aid Phone: (806) 355-7861
Career Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Career Academy had a total enrollment of 47 students (26 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 51% |
| Texas | 49% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 46% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Texarkana, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 832-1021
Financial Aid:
Career Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2572100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (806) 355-7861
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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