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San Diego, CA is home to Concorde Career Colleges. San Diego is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Concorde Career Colleges go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Concorde Career Colleges has 531 enrolled students (as of 2007). 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 Colleges
4393 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-1964
General Phone: (800) 852-8434
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 224 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Medical Administration | 97 | health and medical administrative |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | massage therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career Colleges in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 323 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Concorde Career Colleges had a total enrollment of 531 students (531 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, 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 | 402 | 402 | 100% | 402 | 100% |
| Men | 64 | 64 | 100% | 64 | 100% |
| Women | 338 | 338 | 100% | 338 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| 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 Colleges participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 793000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 21 | $51,891 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 21 | $51,891 |
*: 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 Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concorde Career Colleges Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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