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Harrison Career Institute is in a large city, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Harrison Career Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 542 students (459 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Harrison Career Institute are minorities.
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 - Philadelphia
1619 Walnut St 3rd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19103
General Phone: (215) 640-0177
Admissions Phone: (215) 640-0177
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 640-0177
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Harrison Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 212 | cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, dental assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical office assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | licensed practical nurse |
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 | 238 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 542 students (459 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 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 | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 52% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 640-0177
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3085200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 640-0177
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
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (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
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