Harrison Career Institute is located in a large suburb, in Clifton, New Jersey. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Harrison Career Institute top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Harrison Career Institute maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 211 students (165 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Harrison Career Institute. A very high share of students at the school are female.
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 - Clifton
1227-31 Main Ave
Clifton, NJ 07111
General Phone: (973) 253-0444
Admissions Phone: (973) 253-0444
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 253-0444
http://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 | 112 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 40 | 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 | 152 | 4 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 211 students (165 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clifton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 253-0444
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2186709)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 253-0444
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
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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