Medvance Institute Houston is found in Houston, TX. Houston is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Medvance Institute Houston.
The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Medvance Institute Houston accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 515 in 2007-2008 at the school. Medvance Institute Houston has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide an outstanding education in a supportive environment helping all students to succeed in their chosen careers. Furthermore, we are committed to graduating qualified professionals who can participate in the community's medical services and contribute to the health and well being of all those they serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Medvance Institute Houston
6220 Westpark, Suite 180
Houston, TX 77057
General Phone: (713) 266-6594
http://www.medvance.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 204 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Medicine | 79 | health professions |
| Medical Administration | 46 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Medvance Institute Houston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 137 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 23 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Medvance Institute Houston had a total enrollment of 515 students (752 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28% |
| Unknown | 72% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Medvance Institute Houston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3424400)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medvance Institute Houston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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