Students attend Harrison Center For Career Education in Washington, District of Columbia, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Harrison Center For Career Education degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to Harrison Center For Career Education appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 88 students at the school (as of 2005). Harrison Center For Career Education has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Harrison Center for Career Education is a community resource which allows its participants to pursue a better quality of life by providing high quality health career education within a supportive environment. The Harrison Center offers a flexible, convenient, and cost effective approach to training. It provides a full complement of services to enable students to maximize their potential in today's ever changing world so they may become contributing members of society."
More complete details are provided below.
Harrison Center For Career Education
624 Ninth St NW 4th Fl
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ywcanca.org
Harrison Center For Career Education awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Harrison Center For Career Education in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 82 | 1 |
In 2005, Harrison Center For Career Education had a total enrollment of 88 students (88 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 80% |
| District of Columbia | 10% |
| Virginia | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 90% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Harrison Center For Career Education participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1266500)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrison Center For Career Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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