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The main campus of Central Career School is in South Plainfield, NJ (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.
In 2007, the school had 79 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Central Career School.
Many students are part-timers.
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
http://CENTRALCAREER.COM
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | dental assistant |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Career School in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 94 | 3 |
In 2007, Central Career School had a total enrollment of 79 students (71 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 67% |
| Part-Time | 33% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 19% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(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 | 28 | 24 | 86% | 24 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 25 | 22 | 88% | 22 | 100% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Central Career School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3324300)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Career School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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