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Concorde Career College operates 12 campuses across the United States including one in North Hollywood, California. This campus was established in 1955 and is in the same locality as famous Hollywood studios like Warner Brothers, Disney, NBC and Universal City. Concorde Career College offers training programs in dental assisting, vocational nursing and patient care.
Concorde Career College is known for its fast track, career-focused training programs in healthcare. The North Hollywood campus of Concorde Career College provides specialized courses for physical therapist assistance, insurance coding and billing, surgical technology and advanced respiratory therapy. The institute also assists student in financing their education through federal financial aid.
North Hollywood, CA is home to Concorde Career College. North Hollywood is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Concorde Career College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Concorde Career College has 607 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Concorde Career Institute, we prepare learners for successful careers.
At Concorde Career Institute, 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 school, 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 North Hollywood
12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606-9932
General Phone: (818) 766-8151
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 287 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, dental assistant, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Administration | 44 | health and medical administrative |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | 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 | 221 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 607 students (580 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 247 | 247 | 100% | 247 | 100% |
| Men | 57 | 57 | 100% | 57 | 100% |
| Women | 190 | 190 | 100% | 190 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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 760700)
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 | 7 | $43,947 | 13 | $58,861 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $43,947 | 13 | $58,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(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% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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