PCI Professional Careers Institute can be found in Houston, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at PCI Professional Careers Institute.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at PCI Professional Careers Institute are in medical administration.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 11 students were enrolled in PCI Professional Careers Institute. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION / PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVE
Professional Careers Institute is an educational training institution whose mission is to prepare its graduates for employment in their field of study. Professional Careers Institute is committed to the education of students in high-demand specialized careers in the Gulf Coast region. We provide training programs that equip students with fundamental knowledge of their field of study which relates to the current work environment.
Programs are a blend of theoretical and practical instruction; they all have laboratory and most have externship components, which stress hands-on aspects of the subjects taught. Graduates of these programs should possess knowledge and flexibility that enables them to utilize their skills, talents, and abilities as they pursue their career. It is our philosophy to provide each individual with the opportunity and endow them with the privilege to prepare for employment, regardless of sex, race, religion, disability or ethnic origin.
Professional Careers Institute has established the following objectives in order to fulfill the institution's philosophy:
ò To Provide Financial Assistance and admissions requirements based on statistical analysis of projected needs, making participation in our various programs desirable for prospective students.
ò To offer an education which will enrich a person's personal life and prepare him/her to become a contributing citizen, as well as assist in increasing his/her employment potential.
ò To provide an opportunity for a student to achieve a skill level limited only by his/her ability and desire.
ò To offer a superior level of instruction by employing competent instructors and administrators who are specialists in their fields.
ò To utilize quality equipment and instruments in order to equip the graduates with a quality level of training.
ò To offer a highly qualified student services department to fully prepare and assist our graduates in the"
More complete details are provided below.
PCI Professional Careers Institute
6666 Harwin Ste 160
Houston, TX 77036
http://pcitraining.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 76 | allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 57 | medical billing |
| Office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for PCI Professional Careers Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 147 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, PCI Professional Careers Institute had a total enrollment of 11 students (98 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 66% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 55% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
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:
PCI Professional Careers Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3944400)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PCI Professional Careers Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
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