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Traviss Career Center

Overview of Traviss Career Center

Traviss Career Center is found in Lakeland, FL. 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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Traviss Career Center Selectivity

Traviss Career Center accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 673 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Traviss Career Center are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Traviss Career Center

Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
General Phone: (863) 499-2700
http://www.travisstech.org

Traviss Career Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine189licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology93cosmetology, personal grooming
Mechanics And Repair46diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair
Medical Administration28health unit coordinator, medical secretary
Computer Science And Engineering21computer networking
Medical Support And Technology19dental assistant, surgical tech, optometric tech, phlebotomy
Therapy And Counseling14massage therapy
Construction Trades14property management, electrician
Production Trades12welding
Business And Management9accounting
Engineering Technician6architectural drafting, mechanical drafting
Office And Administration5administrative assistant
Education And Teaching5teacher education
Law4legal secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts0culinary arts services

Number of programs and degrees for Traviss Career Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24114
Award of less than 1 academic year21811
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years61

Student Body

In 2007, Traviss Career Center had a total enrollment of 673 students (617 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White57%
Black20%
Hispanic18%
Asian3%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1913%
20-2112%
22-248%
25-2911%
30-3413%
35-3911%
40-498%
50-640%
65+13%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida83%
State unknown17%

Traviss Career Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time100 %

Traviss Career Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lakeland, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Traviss Career Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,350
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)

Traviss Career Center Degree Programs (2007)

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
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Traviss Career Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Traviss Career Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 5%Traviss Career Center Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Traviss Career Center Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Traviss Career Center Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Traviss Career Center % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Traviss Career Center % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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