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The campus of Career Point is in San Antonio, TX, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Career Point include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law, office and administration, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
Its open admissions system makes Career Point an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007, Career Point had 941 students enrolled (941 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Career Point Institute is to bridge the educational gap between long-term, general college programs and the very short-term, very specific programs normally associated with on-the-job training. Further, the Insitute is dedicated to Business, Medical, and Technical training and employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Point Institute
485 Spencer Ln
San Antonio, TX 78201
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 316 | medical office assistant, medical records admin |
| Medical Support And Technology | 303 | medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 121 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, business support services |
| Law | 101 | legal studies, legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 86 | systems analyst, computer networking |
| Business And Management | 67 | accounting and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Point in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 686 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 308 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2007, Career Point had a total enrollment of 941 students (941 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 250 |
Financial Aid:
Career Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2591100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 32 | $18,258 | 36 | $17,809 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $18,258 | 36 | $17,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Point Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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