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Overview
Founded in 1975 in Santa Clarita, California for the purpose of offering vocational courses in dental assisting, Clarita Career College currently provides training for a variety of careers in healthcare and business. Currently, Clarita trains students in medical assisting, administrative medical assisting, medical laboratory assisting, dental assisting, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, and legal assisting. Now located at three California campuses in Long Beach, Lancaster and Santa Clarita, the college boasts a curriculum which not only provides career skills, but also qualifies students for immediate employment opportunities after successful completion of their program.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Clarita offers certificate programs in the following career areas:
Admissions
The admissions process can be started by completing an online registration form. An Academic Associate will then contact the applicant with information on how Clarita can assist with career goals.
Faculty
Clarita faculty members are selected not only for their educational credentials and work experience, but also for their enthusiasm, dedication, and ability to motivate students to their highest level of academic achievement. The school's curriculum is crafted for maximum impact in terms of providing career skills and qualifying graduates for immediate employment opportunities.
Student Body
Enrollment at the Canyon Country campus in Santa Clarita main campus totaled 219 students as of the year 2005. 87% of these were female.
Student Life
The Canyon Country campus in Santa Clarita is conveniently located just minutes from the San Fernando Valley and accessible from two major freeways. The Lancaster Campus is located in Lancaster in the Antelope Valley, also easily accessible. Both locations are on the direct route of public transportation. The Long Beach Campus is conveniently accessible from Interstate I-710.
Clarita Career College
27125 Sierra Hwy Ste 329
Canyon Country, CA 91351
General Phone: (661) 252-1864
http://claritacareercollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 172 | medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | massage therapy |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarita Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 232 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Clarita Career College had a total enrollment of 256 students (906 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 68% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Clarita, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Clarita Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3278300)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clarita Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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