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Career Colleges Of America is located in a large suburb, in South Gate, California. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Career Colleges Of America top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Career Colleges Of America maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 668 students (668 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Career Colleges Of America.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Career Colleges of America (CCA) will provide quality and valued-training programs and services to our students in order for themto obtain the skills and competencies needed for entry-level positions in their chosen fields; locate employment opportunities for our graduates; and promote an environment for employees and students which fosters teamwork, personal growth, and respect for the individual."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Colleges Of America
5612 E Imperial Hwy
South Gate, CA 90280
General Phone: (562) 861-8702
Admissions Phone: (562) 861-8702
Financial Aid Phone: (562) 861-8702
http://careercolleges.org
Career Colleges Of America awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 292 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, surgical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 77 | medical billing |
| Law | 40 | legal assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Colleges Of America in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 359 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 2 |
In 2005, Career Colleges Of America had a total enrollment of 668 students (668 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 70% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Gate, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (562) 861-8702
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,435 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,435 |
| Books and supplies | $ 766 |
Financial Aid:
Career Colleges Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3427400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (562) 861-8702
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Colleges Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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