 |
|
|
|
Students attend Heritage in Denver, Colorado, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Heritage degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Applicants to Heritage appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Heritage maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 496 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We Teach People to Change Their Lives. The Philosophy of heritage is to remain progressive in the concept of the educational offerings in all programs by staying abreast of the changes and trends in occupational areas. By offering a variety of programs, the school is able to present students a choice of career training options from which to satisfy their career objectives. Each program is specifically designed to provide promotable competence. While training at Heritage is practical in nature, the full accomplishment is more than just the attainment of technical skills. The realization that a very important goal can be obtained is a major objective of the school. The pride of accomplishment, which comes from visible progress, guides self-confidence. Therefore, the school is intricately involved with creating an atmosphere conducive to the interchange of ideas while instilling a high degree of business ethics and professionalism in the student."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage College
12 Lakeside Ln
Denver, CO 80212
General Phone: (303) 477-7240
Admissions Phone: (303) 477-7240
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 477-7240
http://www.heritage-education.com
Heritage awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 210 | rehabilitation |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 93 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, allied health and medical assisting |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 226 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 77 | 3 |
In 2005, Heritage had a total enrollment of 496 students (496 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 82% |
| Kansas | 10% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 477-7240
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2611000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 477-7240
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 21 | $30,274 | 23 | $28,914 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $30,274 | 23 | $28,914 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, 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 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Heritage.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.