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Riverside School Of Health Careers, Virginia

Overview of Riverside School Of Health Careers

Students attend Riverside School Of Health Careers in Newport News, Virginia, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Riverside School Of Health Careers degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Riverside School Of Health Careers is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Riverside School Of Health Careers Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission.

Student Body

There are 170 students at Riverside School Of Health Careers (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Riverside School Of Health Careers are female.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Riverside School Of Health Careers

Riverside School Of Health Careers
316 Main St.
Newport News, VA 23601
General Phone: (757) 240-2200
Admissions Phone: (757) 240-2227
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 240-2232
http://www.riverside-online.com

Riverside School Of Health Careers Programs and Degrees (2005)

Riverside School Of Health Careers awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine49registered nursing

Number of programs and degrees for Riverside School Of Health Careers in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years491

Student Body

In 2005, Riverside School Of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 170 students (170 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White78%
Black15%
Hispanic3%
Asian4%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-191%
20-2121%
22-2412%
25-2924%
30-3414%
35-399%
40-4915%
50-645%

Riverside School Of Health Careers Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Newport News, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Riverside School Of Health Careers Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (757) 240-2227

Riverside School Of Health Careers Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Riverside School Of Health Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2140004)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 240-2232

Riverside School Of Health Careers Degree Programs (2005)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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Riverside School Of Health Careers Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Riverside School Of Health Careers Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Riverside School Of Health Careers % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Riverside School Of Health Careers Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Riverside School Of Health Careers Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Riverside School Of Health Careers % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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