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Heritage is located in Manassas, VA (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Heritage is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and beauty and cosmetology.
Heritage is an open-admission school.
The school had 255 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Heritage are female.
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 Institute
8255 Shoppers Square
Manassas, VA 20111-2176
General Phone: (703) 334-2501
http://www.heritage-education.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 37 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 74 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Heritage had a total enrollment of 255 students (450 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manassas, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia 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 2304500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 9 |
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 | 3 | $40,442 | 9 | $37,019 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $40,442 | 9 | $37,019 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
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 beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
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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