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Medical Career Institute Of South Florida

Overview of Medical Career Institute Of South Florida

Medical Career Institute is located in West Palm Beach, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Medical Career Institute is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size.

Medical Career Institute Selectivity

Medical Career Institute is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Medical Career Institute had 205 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Medical Career Institute are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to fulfill the professional and educational needs of growth oriented individuals who are prepared to change their careers and lives for the better by offering programs in fields that offer high employment potential. A supportive staff and an innovative faculty are open to helping each student reach their goals. In a warm, friendly, and professional setting, students realize their strengths in a team approach with staff and faculty. With the future in mind, the welfare of each student is continuously considered. A winning spirit promoting self-esteem and viable career alternatives is the goal of everyone involved with Medical Career Institute of South Florida, Inc."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Medical Career Institute

Medical Career Institute Of South Florida
1750 45th St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33460
General Phone: (561) 296-0824
http://www.MCISF.com

Medical Career Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology42medical assistant
Medical Administration0medical records admin

Number of programs and degrees for Medical Career Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years421
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Medical Career Institute Student Body

In 2007, Medical Career Institute had a total enrollment of 205 students (205 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White2%
Black68%
Hispanic14%
Unknown16%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1912%
20-2113%
22-2424%
25-2922%
30-3412%
35-395%
40-498%
50-642%

Medical Career Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time43 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating87%

Medical Career Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of West Palm Beach, 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.

Medical Career Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Medical Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3875300)

Medical Career Institute Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical Career Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Medical Career Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Medical Career Institute Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Medical Career Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Medical Career Institute Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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