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Nevada Career Academy is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Sparks, Nevada. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Nevada Career Academy earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include medical assistant and technician and therapy and counseling.
Nevada Career Academy does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2005, had 161 students (161 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Nevada Career Academy.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Nevada Career Academy is to meet the needs of students and employers by offering quality, short term educational programs in career fields with solid growth potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Nevada Career Academy
950 Industrial Way
Sparks, NV 89431
General Phone: (775) 348-7200
Admissions Phone: (775) 348-7200
Financial Aid Phone: (775) 348-7200
Nevada Career Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical receptionist |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Nevada Career Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 131 | 5 |
In 2005, Nevada Career Academy had a total enrollment of 161 students (161 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 96% |
| California | 4% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sparks, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 33 | 100% | 33 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 100% |
| Women | 30 | 30 | 100% | 30 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (775) 348-7200
Financial Aid:
Nevada Career Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2497309)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (775) 348-7200
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nevada Career Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services
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