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Students attend Harrison Career Institute in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Harrison Career Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Applicants to Harrison Career Institute appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 232 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Harrison Career Institute specializes in training for careers in computers, medical/allied health and business. The nature of these programs is to prepare a student to be immediately employable upon graduation into an entry-level position. The method of instruction is individualized as well as classroom and group interaction, with the emphasis placed on integrating classroom instruction with current practices within the work environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Harrison Career Institute - Allentown
2102 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
General Phone: (610) 434-9963
Admissions Phone: (610) 434-9963
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 434-9963
http://www.hci.edu
Harrison Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 37 | medical assistant, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical office assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Harrison Career Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 52 | 4 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 232 students (198 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 62% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Allentown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 434-9963
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3021001)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 434-9963
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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Medical Assistant And Technician
Medical Adminstration
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