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West Tennessee Business College is located in Jackson, TN (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by West Tennessee Business College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, medical administration, and beauty and cosmetology.
West Tennessee Business College does not offer open admission.
The school had 297 enrolled students in 2007-2008. West Tennessee Business College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
West Tennessee Business College
1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38301
General Phone: (731) 668-7240
http://www.wtbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 48 | make-up artist, cosmetology, manicurist |
| Medical Administration | 46 | medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for West Tennessee Business College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 133 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, West Tennessee Business College had a total enrollment of 297 students (232 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 5% |
| Women | 95% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 187 | 187 | 100% | 187 | 100% |
| Men | 9 | 9 | 100% | 9 | 100% |
| Women | 178 | 178 | 100% | 178 | 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:
West Tennessee Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 494700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $27,930 | 13 | $25,700 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $27,930 | 13 | $25,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Tennessee Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study
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