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Overview of Pioneer Pacific College
Pioneer Pacific College started out in 1981 as a training institution called Skilltronics that prepared students for jobs in the electronics field. After the school’s purchase in 1989, it was renamed Pioneer Pacific College and soon after new areas of study were added. Today, the college has multiple campuses in three different cities, two near Portland and one serving the Eugene area.
The college is accredited by a national agency recognized by the U.S. government.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
The college’s programs can be partitioned into the following areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Health Care, Information Technology and Legal. The college confers diplomas, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, depending on the particular program chosen.
Pioneer Pacific College Admissions and Financial Aid
The school operates a rolling admissions system so there are not particular deadlines. Classes meet year round and new students can start every 10 weeks. A high school diploma, GED or completion of an accredited home study program is the key academic credential that all applicants must possess. Students must also pass an assessment test which evaluates basic academic skills.
Students must also have a plan for meeting tuition payments, but the college has experience helping qualified students get the money they need to attend. In fact, a large majority of enrolled students do receive aid in one form or another, whether grants or money that needs to be repaid.
Pioneer Pacific College Faculty Quality
The teaching staff at the college tend to have significant years of real-word experience under their belts, complementing their educational backgrounds. Class sizes are small, leading to a more personalized interaction between students and instructors.
Student Body
Pioneer Pacific College has over 1000 students enrolled, about 75% of whom are women.
Student Life
The school attracts commuting students from the areas around the college’s locations. Class times are flexibly scheduled to suit students who may employed while attending the college.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Business And Management
Computer Science And Engineering
Law
Medical Administration
Medical Support And Technology
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Office And Administration
Security And Law Enforcement
Therapy And Counseling
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Oregon
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