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.
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.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverside School Of Health Careers in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 49 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 240-2227
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Riverside School Of Health Careers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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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