Traviss Career Center is found in Lakeland, Florida. Lakeland is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Traviss Career Center.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Traviss Career Center is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 749 in 2005 at Traviss Career Center.
More complete details are provided below.
Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
General Phone: (863) 499-2713
http://www.travisstech.org
Traviss Career Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 276 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 83 | personal grooming, cosmetology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 38 | dental assistant, surgical tech, optometric tech, phlebotomy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | health unit coordinator, medical secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer networking |
| Business And Management | 9 | accounting |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | culinary arts services |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Traviss Career Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 295 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 227 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Traviss Career Center had a total enrollment of 749 students (671 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 37% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakeland, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 350 |
Financial Aid:
Traviss Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 560800)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Traviss Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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