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Concorde Career College can be found in Memphis, Tennessee (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 assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Concorde Career College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 1,049 students were enrolled in Concorde Career College. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Concorde Career College 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
5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137-0132
General Phone: (901) 761-9494
Admissions Phone: (901) 761-9494
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 761-9494
http://www.concorde.edu
Concorde Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 514 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 178 | medical office management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 143 | home health aide |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 782 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 5 |
In 2005, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 1,049 students (1,049 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 80% |
| Mississippi | 13% |
| Arkansas | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
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 | 1,066 | 1,066 | 100% | 1,066 | 100% |
| Men | 62 | 62 | 100% | 62 | 100% |
| Women | 1,004 | 1,004 | 100% | 1,004 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 761-9494
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2157100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 761-9494
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $32,578 | 23 | $33,373 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $32,578 | 23 | $33,373 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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