Intercoast is located in a small city, in Carson, CA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Intercoast top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study therapy and counseling and medical administration.
Intercoast maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 217 students (212 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Intercoast Colleges Carson
One Civic Plaza-Ste 110
Carson, CA 90745
General Phone: (310) 847-8400
http://www.intercoastcolleges.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 65 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 26 | medical secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | pharmacy tech |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting and computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Intercoast in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Intercoast had a total enrollment of 217 students (212 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 61% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Carson, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Intercoast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2559404)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Computer Science
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Intercoast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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