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West Tennessee Business College is located in Jackson, Tennessee (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 assistant and technician, medical adminstration, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
West Tennessee Business College does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
West Tennessee Business College had 270 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at West Tennessee Business College are female.
More complete details are provided below.
West Tennessee Business College
1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38301
General Phone: (731) 668-7240
Admissions Phone: (731) 668-7240
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 668-7240
http://www.wtbc.com
West Tennessee Business College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 61 | medical assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 54 | cosmetology, manicurist, make-up artist |
| Office And Administration | 51 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for West Tennessee Business College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 165 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, West Tennessee Business College had a total enrollment of 270 students (252 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other Races | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 241 | 241 | 100% | 241 | 100% |
| Men | 7 | 7 | 100% | 7 | 100% |
| Women | 234 | 234 | 100% | 234 | 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 | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 668-7240
Financial Aid:
West Tennessee Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 494700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 668-7240
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 | 4 | $2,522 | 13 | $1,872 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $2,522 | 13 | $1,872 |
*: 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
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study
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