AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
- 4021 Rosewood Avenue
- Los Angeles, CA 90004
- OPEID College Code: 02241800
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- General Phone: (323) 668-7555
- President/Ceo: David Pyle
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,764
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American Career College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.americancareer.com
- Mission Statement
- American Career is dedicated to the belief that all students have the right to succeed to their full potential. To meet this challenge in postsecondary education, American Career College's mission is to provide adult learners with the skills and technical knowledge needed for initial employment in entry-level positions.
American Career College's goals include, but are not limited to, providing quality education programs that can be completed in a timely fashion and are facilitated by an outstanding faculty and staff. The programs offered at American Career College are designed to meet the needs and interest of the community that is serves. Continual program reviews through the assistance of advisory committees, keeps all programs up-to-date and relevant to employers' needs.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
American Career College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- American Career College
Anaheim, CA 92801
24 Miles Away
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 149 | 527 | 676 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 133 (89%) | 451 (86%) | 584 (86%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 133 (100%) | 451 (100%) | 584 (100%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 93% | 89% | 1% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,968 | $4,365 | $4,457 | $3,588 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Number in Default | 190 | 168 | 116 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,442 | 2,202 | 2,046 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Assistant
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $14,395 | $12,575 | $11,325 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,664 | $10,152 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,870 | $3,618 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,680 | $4,014 | $3,888 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $27,611 | $26,597 | $24,231 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,075 | $16,589 | $15,213 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $14,395 | 720 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Pharmacy Technician | $14,395 | 720 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Medical Records Technology | $14,395 | 800 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Nursing | $30,000 | 1,560 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| Dental Assistant | $14,900 | 726 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Laser and Optical Technology | $14,395 | 720 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Dental Assistant Degree | 112 | - |
| Massage Therapy Degree | 70 | - |
| Nursing, Other Degree | 228 | - |
| Opticianry, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Degree | 96 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician Degree | 254 | - |
| Surgical Technology Degree | 69 | - |
| Medical Records Technology Degree | 166 | - |
| Medical Assistant Degree | 483 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,764 Undergraduate: 1,764
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 444 Female: 1,320
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 444 Female: 1,320
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,764 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,764 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 531 | 30% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 15 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 399 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 338 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 328 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 285 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 168 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 94 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 108 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 29 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 333 | 230 | 103 |
| Faculty Status | 183 | 83 | 100 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 183 | 83 | 100 |
| Primarily Instruction | 183 | 83 | 100 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 43 | - |
| Other Professionals | 96 | 96 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,905 (2) | - (-) | $56,905 (2) |
| Instructor | $56,905 (2) | - (-) | $56,905 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,891 (63) | $66,560 (17) | $47,840 (46) |
| Instructor | $52,891 (63) | $66,560 (17) | $47,840 (46) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,695 (65) | $54,459 (17) | $39,883 (48) |
| Instructor | $43,695 (65) | $54,459 (17) | $39,883 (48) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 88% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 89% |
| Female | 88% |
| By Race | |
| Unknown | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
American Career College Reviews
2 Reviews Submitted For American Career College
- Reviewed on: September 12, 2011
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- The teachers are very impersonal and not helpful. I attended here twice, and both times had issues, ultimately never being allowed to graduate. When I was having difficulty in the skills lab, the staff just left me hanging there with another lost student. I too feel this school is a scam and deserves to go out of business.
- Reviewed on: March 21, 2010 Flag Review
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- I graduated from American Career College in September of 2009. I have not been able to find a job as a Medical Assistant. The school had not trained me in any medical software. This causes a big problem trying to find a job.
When I signed up, I was told they would help us find a job. They printed out my resume for me. That was the extent of their help. They called me after my internship in September, to ask if I found a job. I stated I had not. They informed me they would start helping me look. I did not hear from them again until December of 2009., Again they asked me if I had found a job. I told them I have not. They assured me they would help me look. I have not heard from them since. It is now March.
While in school, we changed instructors 4 times. Which made it hard to learn the new instructors teaching methods, along with the materials. I didn't feel I was learning very much. Some days, no instructor would show up. and we would be in the classroom waiting. We would go to the front desk, they never knew what was going on.
My tuition was 12,500. They actually charged me more than that. I just happened to notice. I was making $90.00 Payments. I noticed none of that money was being applied. I had finally had it squared away, after much complaining. My loans start this month. I am trying to defer them a year, because I have no way of paying them.
I have not received any support in finding a job. Finding one fresh out of school is hard enough. Now with time lapsing farther and farther, from when I graduated, I fear nobody will every hire me.
I have found since graduating, other schools offer the computer software classes that go with medical assisting. I feel I was cheated in this area. Along with having an instructor who was there with us the entire course.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
