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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Clark County, NV |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Private, for profit |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
227 students |
1,000 students |
| Total Enrollment |
227 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
87% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
66% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$5,090 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
1% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$954 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
43% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$308 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
76% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$9,869 |
$3,048 |
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- Heritage College, formerly Professional Careers, Inc., was founded in 1990 and now provides a variety of career training programs. In January of 1994, the College started its first class in Travel and Tourism. Five months later, in May of 1994, the first students started in the Medical Assistant program. In July of 1996, the College received accreditation approval to offer an Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies. In February of 1997, the College received approval to offer a diploma in Computerized Business Administration.
- In July of 1997, Professional Careers, Inc., received approval to change the name of the College to Heritage College. On January 2, 1998, Southwest Education Group, LLC purchased Heritage College Careers, Inc. In October of 1999, the College received approval to offer a diploma in Pharmacy Technician. In April of 2001, the College received approval to offer an Associate of Arts degree in Computerized Information Systems. In May of 2001, the College received approval to offer a diploma in Computerized Information Systems and Associate of Arts degrees in Health Information Technician, Medical Assistant, Computerized Business Administration, Travel and Tourism and Pharmacy Technician. In February of 2002, the College moved to its current location.
- Heritage College is located at Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility consists of eight lecture classrooms, four computer lab classrooms, a medical assistant lab, a pharmacy lab, a library/resource center, a student lounge, massage therapy lab, a reception area, administrative offices and restrooms.
- Program offered at Heritage College includes Computer Business Systems, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coder and Biller, Paralegal and Pharmacy Technician.
- The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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