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Houston, TX is home to The Academy Of Health Care Professions. Houston is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at The Academy Of Health Care Professions go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
The Academy Of Health Care Professions has 429 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
The Academy Of Health Care Professions
240 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77092
General Phone: (713) 425-3100
http://www.ahcp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 221 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical lab tech |
| Medical Administration | 37 | medical records admin |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for The Academy Of Health Care Professions in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 241 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, The Academy Of Health Care Professions had a total enrollment of 429 students (429 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 405 | 405 | 100% | 405 | 100% |
| Men | 65 | 65 | 100% | 65 | 100% |
| Women | 340 | 340 | 100% | 340 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
The Academy Of Health Care Professions participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3128100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $52,197 | 8 | $49,604 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $52,197 | 8 | $49,604 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Academy Of Health Care Professions Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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