The campus of Career Point is in San Antonio, Texas, 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 Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and medical adminstration.
Its open admissions system makes Career Point an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 963 students enrolled (963 full-time equivalent). Career Point 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 Phone: (210) 732-3000
Admissions Phone: (210) 732-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 732-3000
Career Point awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 260 | medical records admin |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 256 | medical assistant, electrocardiograph tech |
| Office And Administration | 101 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 86 | accounting and related services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | systems analyst |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Point in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 745 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 2 |
In 2005, Career Point had a total enrollment of 963 students (963 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 83% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 732-3000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 250 |
Financial Aid:
Career Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2591100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 732-3000
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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