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Harrison Career Institute is in a large suburb, in South Orange Village, 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.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Harrison Career Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 221 students (191 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 - South Orange
525 South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079-0000
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 | 148 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | 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 | 168 | 5 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 221 students (191 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
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 | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 50% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Orange Village, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2186707)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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