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Students attend Commercial Diving Academy in Jacksonville, FL, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Commercial Diving Academy degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in transportation.
Applicants to Commercial Diving Academy appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 176 students at Commercial Diving Academy (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Commercial Diving Academy are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Commercial Diving Academy offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Commercial Diving Academy exists for the purpose of providing the commercial diving industry with entry level and post graduate personnel who excel in knowledge and skills, safety, and work ethics. The training is comprehensive, rigorous, and designed with individual student career objectives, abilities and interests in mind.
The gateway to commercial diving is in the heart of the South-the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Johns River. The Academy is strategically situated on the Atlantic and serves as a major training center for Florida, Alabama, the Gulf Coast region, and the southeastern United States.
The faculty consists of educators with years of experiences ranging from offshore diving in the oilfields of the South China Sea, Indian Ocean, North Sea and Gulf of Thailand to rivers and lakes around the world. Small classes allow for individualization in an environment that fosters intellectual exchange and practical, hands-on instruction.
In assuming its role in the development of professional divers/tenders, the Academy is keenly aware of its responsibility in promoting an unyielding commitment to the highest standards of safety and offering the most up-to-date methods and practices in the field. To this end, the Academy is committed to continuing to develop and maintain strong partnerships with businesses in the region and making use of state-of-the-art technology and training resources with the industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Commercial Diving Academy
8137 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
General Phone: (904) 766-7736
http://commercialdivingacademy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 171 | professional diver, marine transportation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | EMT paramedic |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Commercial Diving Academy in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 199 | 4 |
In 2007, Commercial Diving Academy had a total enrollment of 176 students (176 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Unknown | 84% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 85% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
Commercial Diving Academy offers campus housing for 68 of its 176 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Room and board | $ 3,339 |
| Room charge | $ 985 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,354 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Commercial Diving Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3985300)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Diver, Professional and Instructor
Marine Transportation, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Commercial Diving Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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