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Ridge Career Center is found in Winter Haven, FL. Winter Haven is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Ridge Career Center.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Ridge Career Center is known for its programs in transportation and security and law enforcement.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 745 in 2007 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ridge Career Center will assess, prepare, and place individuals in successful and rewarding careers in an increasingly competitive and changing employment market."
More complete details are provided below.
Ridge Career Center
7700 State Rd 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881-9518
General Phone: (863) 419-3060
http://www.polk-fl.net/ridge
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 165 | ground transportation, truck and bus driver |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 88 | nursing assistant, various nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | fire-fighting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 55 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 44 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | massage therapy |
| Construction Trades | 31 | electrician, carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | web design, computer networking |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting, call center operation |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | architectural drafting |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | pharmacy tech |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | waiter/waittress |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Ridge Career Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 339 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 192 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 29 | 2 |
In 2007, Ridge Career Center had a total enrollment of 745 students (603 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 23 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winter Haven, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,926 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 625 |
Financial Aid:
Ridge Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2511700)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Ground Transportation, Other
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ridge Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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