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Overland Park, KS is home to Wright Career College. Overland Park is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Wright Career College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 785 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Wright Career College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Wright Career College
10975 El Monte
Overland Park, KS 66211
General Phone: (913) 385-7700
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 229 | medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 71 | computer security, information science |
| Business and Management | 44 | accounting |
| Office and Administration | 37 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical transcription |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Wright Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 402 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Wright Career College had a total enrollment of 785 students (1,688 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 74% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Overland Park, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Wright Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2590900)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wright Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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