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Career Care Institute

Overview of Career Care Institute

Students attend Career Care Institute in Lancaster, CA, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Career Care Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

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

Career Care Institute Selectivity

Applicants to Career Care Institute appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 222 students at the school (as of 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"ôIt is the objective of Career Care Institute to provide a framework of academic instruction to develop the capabilities of all students regardless of race, color, sex, religious creed, national origin, with experienced guidance in the development of practical skills, and theoretical knowledge required for the individual student's career goals. It is our mission to provide the student with an educational environment which meets the needs of students with varied learning skills and to provide support services which contribute to instructional effectiveness and student success. We recognize that the student has changing needs for academic and occupational instruction, that appropriate training is necessary for career growth of the individual and that the needs of the community for such individuals are great. To offer our students the training and skills that help to successful employment, the school will: Select teachers with professional experience in the vocations they teach and the ability to motivate and develop students to their greatest potential; Provide modern facilities and training equipment; Continually evaluate and update educational programs; and Promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success on the job and in society.ö -Edmund Carrasco, Director"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Career Care Institute

Career Care Institute
43770 Fifteenth St W Ste 205
Lancaster, CA 93534
General Phone: (661) 942-6204
http://www.careercareinstitute.com

Career Care Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology41dental assistant, medical assistant
Therapy And Counseling20massage therapy
Medical Administration10medical billing

Number of programs and degrees for Career Care Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1051
Award of less than 1 academic year714

Student Body

In 2007, Career Care Institute had a total enrollment of 222 students (222 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White29%
Black12%
Hispanic36%
Asian12%
Unknown11%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-199%
20-2116%
22-2421%
25-2924%
30-3414%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Career Care Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time29 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating85%

Career Care Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, 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.

Career Care Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Career Care Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3797400)

Career Care Institute Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Career Care Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Career Care Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Career Care Institute % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Career Care Institute Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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