The main campus of Star Technical Institute Philadelphia is in Philadelphia, PA (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Star Technical Institute Philadelphia offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medical administration.
Star Technical Institute Philadelphia does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 263 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Star Technical Institute Philadelphia
9121 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19114
General Phone: (215) 969-5877
http://www.startechinstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 134 | clinical assistant, medical secretary, medical claims examiner |
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | surgical tech, hematology tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for Star Technical Institute Philadelphia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Star Technical Institute Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 263 students (427 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 60% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Star Technical Institute Philadelphia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2615400)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Medical Claims Examiner
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Hematology Technology/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Star Technical Institute Philadelphia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers part-time study
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