Quest Career College is in a large suburb, in Parma Heights, Ohio. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Quest Career College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Quest Career College include media, computer science and engineering, and science and laboratory technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Quest Career College does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2005, had 8 students (8 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Quest Career College. The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Quest Career College is focused on the individual and directs all its efforts toward providing the training, services and assistance needed to prepare students for rewarding jobs that provide the basis for a successful life."
More complete details are provided below.
Quest Career College
6248 Pearl Rd
Parma Heights, OH 44130
General Phone: (440) 886-5544
Admissions Phone: (440) 886-5544
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 886-5544
http://www.quest.edu
Quest Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer support, web design |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech |
| Media | 3 | animation and special effects |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | electrical maintenance and repair |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Quest Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 17 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 3 |
In 2005, Quest Career College had a total enrollment of 8 students (8 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 55% |
| 50-64 | 42% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parma Heights, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 886-5544
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,155 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,155 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Quest Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3659300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 886-5544
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $26,036 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $26,036 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Quest Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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