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Concorde Career Colleges is owned by the Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., which was established as a Delaware corporation in 1988. It operates 12 campuses in Texas, Colorado, California, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, and Oregon. The San Diego campus in California offers the Associate of Science degree, and diploma programs of study. Students can choose from courses in surgical technology, respiratory therapy, vocational nursing, dental assisting, insurance coding and billing, medical assisting, and massage therapy.
Concorde Career Colleges-San Diego provides a host of support services like academic counseling, career planning, and job placement assistance. Financial aid, which is offered to assist students in completing their education, is available in the form of Federal Pell Grants, subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Perkins Loans, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
Concorde Career College is found in San Diego, CA. San Diego is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Concorde Career College.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and medical administration.
Admission to Concorde Career College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 531 in 2007-2008 at the school. Concorde Career College 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 San Diego
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 | 240 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Medical Administration | 92 | health and medical administrative |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 75 | various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 62 | 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 | 361 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 531 students (584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| 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 | 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 | 247 | 247 | 100% | 247 | 100% |
| Men | 43 | 43 | 100% | 43 | 100% |
| Women | 204 | 204 | 100% | 204 | 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 College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 793000)
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 | 2 | * | 21 | $55,698 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 21 | $55,698 |
*: 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 College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical administration (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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