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Harrison Career Institute - Deptford, New Jersey

Overview of Harrison Career Institute - Deptford

Harrison Career Institute can be found in Deptford, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Harrison Career Institute.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in medical assistant and technician.

Harrison Career Institute Selectivity

Harrison Career Institute is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 320 students were enrolled in the school.

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.

Contacting Harrison Career Institute

Harrison Career Institute - Deptford
1450 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096
General Phone: (856) 384-2888
Admissions Phone: (856) 384-2888
Financial Aid Phone: (856) 384-2888
http://www.hci.edu

Harrison Career Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Harrison Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Assistant And Technician146cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, dialysis tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech
Medical Adminstration25medical office assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine20licensed practical nurse

Number of programs and degrees for Harrison Career Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1917

Harrison Career Institute Student Body

In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 320 students (269 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White59%
Black37%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-199%
20-2113%
22-2423%
25-2920%
30-3413%
35-397%
40-4914%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Jersey100%

Harrison Career Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time45 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating62%
Transfer Out2%

Harrison Career Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Deptford, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Harrison Career Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (856) 384-2888

Harrison Career Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2186703)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (856) 384-2888

Harrison Career Institute Degree Programs (2005)

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

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Harrison Career Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Harrison Career Institute % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Harrison Career Institute Number of degree programs
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Harrison Career Institute Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Harrison Career Institute Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Harrison Career Institute % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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