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Florida Education Center

Overview of Florida Education Center

The campus of Florida Education Center is in Lauderhill, FL, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Florida Education Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medical administration.

Florida Education Center Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Florida Education Center an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 364 students enrolled (495 full-time equivalent). Florida Education Center has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Florida Education CenterūLauderhill is a higher education institution dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Florida Education Center

Florida Education Center
1299b N.W. 40th Avenue
Lauderhill, FL 33313
General Phone: (954) 797-6140
http://www.khec.com

Florida Education Center Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology161medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech
Medical Administration40medical office assistant
Engineering Technician19computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for Florida Education Center in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1764
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years441

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Florida Education Center had a total enrollment of 364 students (495 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White6%
Black82%
Hispanic9%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1918%
20-2122%
22-2418%
25-2916%
30-348%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida100%

Florida Education Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time41 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating45%

Florida Education Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lauderhill, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Florida Education Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Florida Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2052002)

Florida Education Center Degree Programs (2007)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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Florida Education Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Florida Education Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Florida Education Center Minority % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Florida Education Center Number of students
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Florida Education Center % of degrees in medical administration
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Florida Education Center Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services

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