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Career Point College

Overview of Career Point College

Career Point College is located in San Antonio Texas. The associate degree and diploma programs are designed for busy adults and emphasize practical learning. The college provides flexible day and evening classes. The campus also includes an on-site day care facility. Accreditation has been provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Points of Distinction

  • Diploma programs finished in 8 to 11 months
  • Associate degrees completed in 18 months
  • Lifetime placement assistance for alumni
  • Refresher training for alumni whenever it's needed
  • Computers for every desk

Areas of Study

Career Point College provides associate degrees and diplomas in the subjects of medical, business, legal and computers. Some of the programs offered are Network Support Specialist, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Administrative Assistant and Early Childhood Education. The programs provide externships which give students the opportunity to gain experience.

Career Point College Admissions

Career Point College uses an open admissions policy. Various types of financial aid, including government grants and loans and private financing are provided to eligible students. In addition, the college's programs have been VA approved.

Career Point College Faculty Quality

The professional instructors have experience in their teaching field.

Career Point College Student Body

The campus has an ethnically diverse student population. Most of the enrollees are in-state residents. Many of the students are working adults.

Career Point College Center Student Life

Private funds are available for students who want to place their children in the on-site day care facility. Regarding employment, students and graduates have access to the Employment Assistance department.

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Contacting Career Point

Career Point College
485 Spencer Ln
San Antonio, TX 78201

Career Point Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Administration329medical office assistant, medical records admin, medical office computer specialist
Medical Support And Technology270medical assistant
Office And Administration123administrative assistant, general office occupations, business support services
Law78legal studies, legal secretary
Computer Science And Engineering55systems analyst, computer networking
Business And Management42accounting and related services, accounting technology

Number of programs and degrees for Career Point in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5765
Award of less than 1 academic year3013
Associate's degree205

Career Point Student Body

In 2007-2008, Career Point had a total enrollment of 941 students (1,003 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White14%
Black13%
Hispanic72%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-193%
20-2110%
22-248%
25-295%
30-344%
35-391%
40-491%
50-641%

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

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

Career Point Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %

Career Point Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, 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.

Career Point Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,350
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,350
Books and supplies$ 250

Financial Aid:
Career Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2591100)

Career Point Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year19$18,25936$17,809
All faculty totalcalendar year19$18,25936$17,809

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year11$8,40012$8,400
All faculty totalacademic year11$8,40012$8,400

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Career Point Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Studies, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Career Point Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Career Point Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Career Point % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Career Point % of degrees in office and administration
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Career Point Minority % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Career Point Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Career Point Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Career Point Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Career Point % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Career Point % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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