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The main campus of Central Career School is in South Plainfield, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Central Career School offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering and medical adminstration.
Central Career School does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Central Career School had 91 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Central Career School.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Central Career School is to offer our students an excellent career-oriented training program that will provide the necessary knowledge and specific skills needed to obtain employment after graduation."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Career School
126 Corporate Blvd
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2408
General Phone: (908) 412-8600
Admissions Phone: (908) 412-8600
Financial Aid Phone: (908) 412-8600
http://CENTRALCAREER.COM
Central Career School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 41 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | dental assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Career School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 3 |
In 2005, Central Career School had a total enrollment of 91 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 87 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 91% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Plainfield, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 61 | 76% | 59 | 97% |
| Men | 6 | 4 | 67% | 4 | 100% |
| Women | 74 | 57 | 77% | 55 | 96% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (908) 412-8600
Financial Aid:
Central Career School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3324300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (908) 412-8600
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Career School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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