Home > Florida Colleges > Clearwater Colleges > Florida Career College
Florida Career College
- 410 Park Place Blvd
- Clearwater, FL 33759
- OPEID College Code: 02586200
-
- General Phone: (727) 724-1037
- President/Ceo: David Knobel
- Website: www.careercollege.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 929
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Our mission is to successfully prepare graduates for new career opportunities. Our objectives are to:
Offer graduates viable career options by providing quality educational programs based on employer-driven requirements.
Create a positive learning environment that recognizes individuality and enables students to meet their unique educational goals.
Generate excitement and foster the desire to learn through innovative teaching methods.
Maintain a qualified, caring faculty and staff dedicated to the personal and professional development of each student.
Remain at the forefront of education by supporting continuing education and training for graduates, faculty, and staff.
Instill a quality philosophy in students, staff, and faculty to continually exceed expectations.
Prepare and encourage studnets to pursue life-long learning.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 55% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,729 | $2,845 | $1,560 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Number in Default | 71 | 37 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 509 | 376 | 250 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,800 | $8,460 | $7,920 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,800 | $8,460 | $7,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 | $2,000 | $1,680 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,500 | $8,400 | $6,382 |
| Other Expenses | $6,900 | $3,640 | $2,724 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,900 | $3,640 | $5,689 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,000 | $10,460 | $9,600 |
| Out of State | $13,000 | $10,460 | $9,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,400 | $22,500 | $18,706 |
| Out of State | $33,400 | $22,500 | $18,706 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $19,900 | $18,100 | $15,289 |
| Out of State | $19,900 | $18,100 | $15,289 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Massage Therapy | 135 | 7 |
| Medical Assistance | 28 | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 113 | 2 |
| Medical Transcription | 12 | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | 14 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Aesthetician | 138 | - |
| Facial Treatment Specialist | 1 | - |
| Nail Technician | 1 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 929 Undergraduate: 929
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 185 Female: 744
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 185 Female: 744
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 929 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 929 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 259 | 28% |
| Asian | 18 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 26% |
| White | 336 | 36% |
| Unknown | 68 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 101 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 187 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 165 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 194 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 111 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 53 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 80 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 37 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 113 | 73 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 19 | 2 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 70% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 90% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| White | 79% |
| Unknown | 60% |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Florida Career College
Be the First to Review the Program
at Florida Career College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
