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Garnet Career Center is located in a small city, in Charleston, WV. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Garnet Career Center top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine and medical administration.
Garnet Career Center maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 142 students (244 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Garnet Career Center.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Garnet Career Center is to provide adult learners educational opportunities necessary to attain their chosen goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Garnet Career Center
422 Dickinson St
Charleston, WV 25301
General Phone: (304) 348-6195
http://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/garnet/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | automobile mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 7 | business support services |
| Business and Management | 3 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Garnet Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 107 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Garnet Career Center had a total enrollment of 142 students (244 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Garnet Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2218200)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Garnet Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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