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Houston, Texas 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 assistant and technician and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 357 enrolled students (as of 2005). The Academy Of Health Care Professions has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
The Academy Of Health Care Professions
1900 N Loop W Ste 100
Houston, TX 77018
General Phone: (713) 425-3100
Admissions Phone: (713) 425-3100
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 425-3120
http://www.academyofhealth.com
The Academy Of Health Care Professions awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 289 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, phlebotomy, surgical tech, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for The Academy Of Health Care Professions in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 264 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 77 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, The Academy Of Health Care Professions had a total enrollment of 357 students (357 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
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 | 10 | 10 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
| Women | 10 | 10 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 425-3100
Financial Aid:
The Academy Of Health Care Professions participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3128100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 425-3120
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $43,680 | 8 | $42,111 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $43,680 | 8 | $42,111 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library
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