The campus of Career Point is in Tulsa, OK, 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 administration.
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 2007-2008, Career Point had 287 students enrolled (464 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
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 Institute is dedicated to Business, Medical, and Technical training."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Point Institute
3138 S Garnett
Tulsa, OK 74146
General Phone: (918) 627-8074
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 101 | medical records admin, medical office assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 72 | medical assistant |
| Office and Administration | 27 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business and Management | 24 | accounting and related services |
| Law | 23 | legal secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | systems analyst |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Point in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 249 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Career Point had a total enrollment of 287 students (464 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tulsa, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Career Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2591101)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Point Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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