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Faris is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Nederland, TX. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Faris top out at the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Faris often study law, office and administration, and medical adminstration.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school offers classes to 35 students (22 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Faris are 40 years old or older.
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 Inc
1119 Kent Ave
Nederland, TX 77627-3829
General Phone: (409) 722-4072
http://www.fariscomputerschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | CAD and design |
Number of programs and degrees for Faris in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 5 |
In 2007, Faris had a total enrollment of 35 students (22 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
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 adminstration (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 credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career services Offers part-time study
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