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Heritage College, which was established in Denver, Colorado in 1986, offers career focused education in healthcare through campuses across the United States in Denver, Colorado; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Wichita, Kansas. Non-college campuses called Heritage Institute are present in Manassas, Virginia; Jacksonville, Florida; and Fort Myers, Florida.
Heritage College, Denver campus, which is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offers courses in massage therapy, medical assisting, pharmacy technician, x-ray medical technician and esthetics among others. The courses are designed to prepare students for entry level positions in their respective fields. The Denver campus also offers online Structured Learning programs in massage therapy and Hospital and Health Services Management. These programs are primarily conducted online, but students are required to attend classes once a week.
Denver, CO is home to Heritage. Denver is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Heritage go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 663 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"HeritageÆs mission is to teach people to change their lives by preparing students for entry-level careers in the allied health,wellness, and beauty professions."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage College Denver
12 Lakeside Ln
Denver, CO 80212
General Phone: (303) 477-7240
http://www.heritage-education.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 139 | allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 80 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 51 | aesthetician and skin care |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 38 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 279 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Heritage had a total enrollment of 663 students (1,061 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2611000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $39,683 | 14 | $36,150 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $39,683 | 14 | $36,150 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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