Harrison Career Institute is in a small city, in Ewing, New Jersey. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Harrison Career Institute earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Harrison Career Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 302 students (247 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Harrison Career Institute are minorities. The student body at the school is essentially 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 - Ewing
1001 Spruce Street Suite 7
Ewing, NJ 08638-3957
General Phone: (609) 656-4303
Admissions Phone: (609) 656-4303
Financial Aid Phone: (609) 656-4303
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 | 149 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | 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 | 181 | 5 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 302 students (247 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 89% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 58% |
| Transfer Out | 8% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ewing, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (609) 656-4303
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3085201)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (609) 656-4303
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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