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Concorde Career College – Memphis, one of the 12 campuses of the Concorde Career College, is situated in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to this campus, Concorde Career College operates campuses in San Diego, San Bernardino, Garden Grove, and North Hollywood, in California; Arlington in Texas; Aurora in Colorado; Kansas City in Missouri; Miramar, Tampa, and Jacksonville, in Florida; and Portland in Oregon.
Concorde Career College – Memphis offers a number of health care programs that lead to certifications and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students can choose from courses in massage therapy, surgical technology, advanced respiratory therapy, dental assisting, and pharmacy technology, among others.
Students of Concorde Career College – Memphis are offered extensive financial assistance in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. The school also provides career services like resume preparation and job placement assistance.
Concorde Career College can be found in Memphis, TN (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Concorde Career College.
The most common majors at the school are in medical administration.
Concorde Career College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 1,101 students were enrolled in the school. Concorde Career College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Concorde Career College, we prepare learners for successful careers.
At Concorde Career College, we...
Conduct all aspects of our business with integrity;
Are customer focused;
Are committed to life-long learning and believe in the value of continuous education;
Treat all individuals with respect;
Are committed to quality performance and continuous improvement; and
Are active community citizens.
We are a private career college, small enough to be concerned with individual student progress. Students learn by demonstration, study and practice in classroom, laboratory and on-the-job settings. They work with equipment and instruments under the supervision of trained faculty."
More complete details are provided below.
Concorde Career College Memphis
5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137-0132
General Phone: (901) 761-9494
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 496 | medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 124 | home health aide |
| Medical Administration | 108 | medical office management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 621 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 93 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 51 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 1,101 students (771 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 428 | 428 | 100% | 428 | 100% |
| Men | 53 | 53 | 100% | 53 | 100% |
| Women | 375 | 375 | 100% | 375 | 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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2157100)
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 | 3 | $43,271 | 33 | $38,040 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $43,271 | 33 | $38,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concorde Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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