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The campus of Harrison Career Institute is in Wilmington, Delaware, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Harrison Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Its open admissions system makes Harrison Career Institute an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 308 students enrolled (259 full-time equivalent). Harrison Career Institute has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Harrsion 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 onintegrating classroom instruction with current practices within the work enviroment."
More complete details are provided below.
Harrison Career Institute - Wilmington
631 W Newport Pke Graystone Plz
Wilmington, DE 19804
General Phone: (302) 999-7827
Admissions Phone: (302) 999-7827
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 999-7827
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 | 145 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 43 | 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 | 188 | 5 |
In 2005, Harrison Career Institute had a total enrollment of 308 students (259 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 71% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 65% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 999-7827
Financial Aid:
Harrison Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3021000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 999-7827
(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 9% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | 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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