Herzing College
280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35209 -
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The mission of Herzing College is to provide degree and diploma higher education programs of high quality that are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employers in technology, business, health care, design, and public safety. The career-oriented degree programs contain a complementary and integrated general education curriculum established to stimulate students’ intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and to enhance their potential for career advancement....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Jefferson County, AL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 275 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 136 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 411 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 75% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,500 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $35 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 96% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,489 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Herzing College was one of the first post-secondary institutions founded to train students for the computer industry. Since 1965 business and computer-related education has been the focus of Herzing, even as it grew to encompass six campuses in the U.S., five campuses in Canada, and the founding of its Online Division, herzingonline.com. Herzing also diversified its educational programs to include the fields of business management, electronics, health care, design, and public safety.
- Herzing College in Birmingham was founded in 1965. Conveniently located in Homewood, near downtown Birmingham and I-65. Herzing College has modern computer labs, electronics labs, lecture rooms, and a library and resource center all dedicated to providing students with the tools necessary to find exciting careers in their fields of study.
- Herzing College will help students develop financial plans to pay for their education through a combination of financial aid (if eligible), family contributions, and employer tuition reimbursement plans. A variety of methods of meeting educational expenses is available. Financial Aid at Herzing College includes grants (outright gifts of money which do not need to be repaid), loans (borrowed money which must be repaid with interest), and employment (assistance in finding part-time jobs).
- Herzing College has been serious about assisting each student in finding the right job. As a career college, it also helps graduates find employment upon graduation.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Trade schools and community colleges see increase in applicants (FOX 6 News Birmingham)
posted on July 30, 2009 at 07:56:34 pm
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Trade schools and community colleges in Alabama are seeing a surge in applications this fall as many of the new students have been forced out of their old jobs and are seeking new skills to fit into the job market. - Herzing College Is Now Herzing University (PRWeb)
posted on March 4, 2009 at 08:22:16 am
Herzing students across the U.S. can now receive a Herzing education under the prestige of a university seal. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/herzing/university/prweb2199334.htm
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- Virginia College-birmingham - 1,828 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Lawson State Community College-birmingham Campus - 3,141 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Itt Technical Institute-bessemer - 733 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- Lawson State Community College-bessemer Campus - n/a - 11.9 mi. away - view location
- Jefferson State Community College - 7,504 students - 14.0 mi. away - view location
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