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Students attend Centura Institute in Orlando, FL, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Centura Institute degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law and computer science and engineering.
Applicants to Centura Institute appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 97 students at Centura Institute (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Centura Institute are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position. We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries, and government. We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings. We are dedicated to providing the services that support our studentsÆ efforts to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Centura Institute
6359 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32810
General Phone: (407) 275-9696
http://centurainstitute.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer networking |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical office management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 40 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura Institute had a total enrollment of 97 students (119 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 71% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 19% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Centura Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3939400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $33,000 | 4 | $30,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $33,000 | 4 | $30,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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