Herzing College

280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35209 - View a map of this school Map

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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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  • Herzing College
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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.

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