PROFESSIONAL CAREERS INSTITUTE

  • 6666 Harwin Ste 160
  • Houston, TX 77036
  • OPEID College Code: 03944400
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  • General Phone: (713) 783-3999 x14
  • Director: Sam Al-Rifai
  • Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Continuous
  • Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 98
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Professional Careers Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
    None Available
    Mission Statement
  • MISSION / PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVE
    Professional Careers Institute is an educational training institution whose mission is to prepare its graduates for employment in their field of study. Professional Careers Institute is committed to the education of students in high-demand specialized careers in the Gulf Coast region. We provide training programs that equip students with fundamental knowledge of their field of study which relates to the current work environment.
    Programs are a blend of theoretical and practical instruction; they all have laboratory and most have externship components, which stress hands-on aspects of the subjects taught. Graduates of these programs should possess knowledge and flexibility that enables them to utilize their skills, talents, and abilities as they pursue their career. It is our philosophy to provide each individual with the opportunity and endow them with the privilege to prepare for employment, regardless of sex, race, religion, disability or ethnic origin.

    Professional Careers Institute has established the following objectives in order to fulfill the institution's philosophy:
    - To Provide Financial Assistance and admissions requirements based on statistical analysis of projected needs, making participation in our various programs desirable for prospective students.
    - To offer an education which will enrich a person's personal life and prepare him/her to become a contributing citizen, as well as assist in increasing his/her employment potential.
    - To provide an opportunity for a student to achieve a skill level limited only by his/her ability and desire.
    - To offer a superior level of instruction by employing competent instructors and administrators who are specialists in their fields.
    - To utilize quality equipment and instruments in order to equip the graduates with a quality level of training.
    - To offer a highly qualified student services department to fully prepare and assist our graduates in the
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Accreditation
  • Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training
    Facilities and Programs Offered
    None Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
    None Available
 
 
 
Professional Careers Institute Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
    None Available
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
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: 94%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving82%93%1%-
Avg Amount Receiving$4,394$1,954$4,000-
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)28.9%21.7%-
Number in Default245-
Number in Repayment8323-
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees$8,500$7,395$6,465
Books and Supplies$490$495$425
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,098$4,902$4,713
Other Expenses$2,847$2,754$2,647
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,100$2,036$1,956
 
Total Expenses
Off Campus$16,935$15,546$14,250
Off Campus with Family$11,090$9,926$8,846
 
Largest Programs Offered
 Tuition, Fees, ExpensesProgram LengthAverage Completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$8,990600 Contact Hours6 Months
Medical Insurance Specialist$8,990600 Contact Hours 6 Months
Pharmacy Technician$8,990600 Contact Hours 6 Months
Administrative Assistant$6,490600 Contact Hours 6 Months
Legal Administrative Assistant$7,500600 Contact Hours 6 Months
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
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
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant Degree-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Degree50
Medical Insurance Specialist Degree50
Pharmacy Technician Degree18
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 98
  • Undergraduate: 98
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 7 Female: 91
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 7 Female: 91
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 98 Part-Time: 0
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 98 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1822%
Ages 18-191212%
Ages 20-211818%
Ages 22-241414%
Ages 25-292020%
Ages 30-341010%
Ages 35-391111%
Ages 40-4988%
Ages 50-6522%
Age Over 6511%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1717-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service99-
Primarily Instruction99-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial55-
Other Professionals33-
    Graduation and Retention Rates
  • Percent of Students Graduating: 52%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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