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The main campus of Heritage is in Fort Myers, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Heritage offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Heritage students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, Heritage had 494 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Heritage's mission is to teach people to change their lives for entry level careers in the allied health, wellness, and beauty professions."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage Institute Ft Myers
6811 Palisades Park Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33912
General Phone: (239) 936-5822
http://heritage-education.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 73 | massage therapy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and fitness |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 0 | aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 169 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Heritage had a total enrollment of 494 students (1,134 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Myers, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida 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 2597100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 11 |
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 | 4 | $39,354 | 11 | $38,622 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $39,354 | 11 | $38,622 |
*: 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
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 therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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