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Students attend Heritage in Las Vegas, Nevada, a medium-sized city. 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 medical adminstration.
Applicants to Heritage appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 227 students at Heritage (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Heritage College is to provide higher education with quality programs that integrate professional skills and career-focus to empower students in developing and achieving both their personal and career potentials."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage College
3315 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
General Phone: (702) 368-2338
Admissions Phone: (702) 368-2338
Financial Aid Phone: (702) 368-2338
http://www.heritagecollege.com/heritageCollegePortal/heritageCollegeCampuses/Nevada/Las+Vegas/
Heritage awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 196 | pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 61 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | data processing tech, computer and info science |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 6 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 282 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 7 |
In 2005, Heritage had a total enrollment of 227 students (227 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Vegas, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (702) 368-2338
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3043200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (702) 368-2338
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 | 13 | $22,354 | 10 | $17,640 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $22,354 | 10 | $17,640 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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