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The campus of Northwest Health Careers is in Las Vegas, NV, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Northwest Health Careers include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
Its open admissions system makes Northwest Health Careers an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 162 students enrolled (146 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Northwest Health Careers are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northwest Health Careers mission is to assist each person in achieving their personal best."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Health Careers
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
General Phone: (702) 254-7577
http://northwesthealthcareers.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 74 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, allied health and medical assisting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical billing, medical office assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Health Careers in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 123 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Health Careers had a total enrollment of 162 students (146 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 89% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Northwest Health Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3838500)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Health Careers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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