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High Tech is located in Las Vegas, Nevada (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by High Tech is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and therapy and counseling.
High Tech is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
High Tech had 589 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of High-Tech Institute is to provide quality postsecondary education focused on career success in the fields of Allied Health Care and Technology and to provide a learning environment that inspires all students to realize their full potential."
More complete details are provided below.
High - Tech Institute - Las Vegas
2320 S Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89102
General Phone: (702) 385-6700
Admissions Phone: (702) 385-6700
Financial Aid Phone: (702) 385-6700
http://www.hightechinstitute.edu
High Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 186 | medical assistant, surgical tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical billing |
Number of programs and degrees for High Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 164 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, High Tech had a total enrollment of 589 students (589 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 95% |
| California | 3% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
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) 385-6700
Financial Aid:
High Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3076404)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (702) 385-6700
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 | 7 | $30,071 | 30 | $30,467 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $30,071 | 30 | $30,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets High Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services On-campus library
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