Heritage College

3315 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89102 - View a map of this school Map

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Heritage College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development, empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals....

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  • Heritage College
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County Clark County, NV -
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 264 students 1,020 students
Total Enrollment 264 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 94% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 64% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $4,706 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 2% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $10,941 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 55% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $182 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 72% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $8,707 $3,129

School Notes:

  • 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: 08/22/2008.

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