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Career Institute of Florida
- 701 94th Ave N, Ste 100
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
- OPEID College Code: 03906300
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- General Phone: (727) 576-9597
- President & Ceo: Jane Mercer
- Website: www.cif.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 186
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- The Career Institute of Florida is in the business of career education in occupations requiring technical competence or skills. We provide affordable and accelerated career education in areas of high job growth.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- 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: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 69% | 27% | 71% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,974 | $1,916 | $880 | $500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 24.0% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 19 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 79 | 4 | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Office Assistant
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $11,950 | $10,400 | $10,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,440 | $6,440 | $6,440 |
| Other Expenses | $9,814 | $9,814 | $9,814 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $9,814 | $9,814 | $9,814 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $28,754 | $27,204 | $27,204 |
| Off Campus with Family | $22,314 | $20,764 | $20,764 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Assistant | $12,500 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | $7,500 | 604 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Medical Transcription | $8,250 | 604 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Information Technology | $10,950 | 960 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| System Administration | $9,000 | 400 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Medical Office Management and Administration | $12,500 | 1,050 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Information Technology | - |
| System Administration | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 71 |
| Medical Office Assistant | - |
| Medical Office Management and Administration | - |
| Medical Transcription | 4 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 186 Undergraduate: 186
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7 Female: 179
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7 Female: 179
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 118 Part-Time: 68
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 118 Part-Time: 68
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Black | 33 | 18% |
| Asian | 3 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3% |
| White | 132 | 71% |
| Unknown | 11 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 2 | 1% |
| Ages 20-21 | 14 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 24 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 40 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 58 | 31% |
| Ages 35-39 | 30 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 16 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 18 | 15 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 7 | 7 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | - | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | - | 1 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 75%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 15%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
