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Faris is found in Nederland, TX. Nederland is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Faris.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Faris is known for its programs in law, office and administration, and medical administration.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 35 in 2007-2008 at Faris. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Faris Computer School, Inc. is designed to help students develop responsible attitudes, confidence, and the technical skill necessary to obtain a position, maintain that position, and enhance that position in the business, medical or legal fields. The faculty and administration are dedicated to serving the people of Texas, especially Southeast Texas, including employers and engaged in an ongoing learning process. Because of this, our students enter the business, medical and legal marketsequipped to fill employers' needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Faris Computer School
1119 Kent Ave
Nederland, TX 77627-3829
General Phone: (409) 722-4072
http://www.fariscomputerschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 6 | CAD and design |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Faris in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Faris had a total enrollment of 35 students (149 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 34% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 43% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nederland, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Faris participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3237400)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Faris Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career services Offers part-time study
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