College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
- Change your career! Change your life! The College of Health Care Professions is a great place for working adults to enhance their current careers, or help themselves find new career pathways to better lives. We also train high school graduates to enter in the exciting high demand Healthcare industry. Our programs are focused and centered on empowering you with the skills you need to enter the expanding and rewarding Healthcare Industry. Learn only what you need to gain employment in your particular field, so you can get certified and enter the job market faster. (Program list here) The College of Health Care Professions also features: ? Financial aid for those who qualify ? Job placement assistance to graduates ? Tutorials for all programs ? Convenient day and evening classes ? Four convenient locations ? Friendly customer service oriented staff If you feel you?re ready to forge a new direction in your life with better career options in the rewarding Healthcare industry, don?t hesitate to find out more about The College of Health Care Professions today!
School Highlights
- College of Health Care Professions-Northwest serves 1,296 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is one of 19 community colleges within Harris County, TX.
- The nearest community college is The Art Institute of Houston (3.70 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 168% over five years.
| College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 86 staff | 76 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 16 | 7 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,296 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,296 students | 1,055 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 36% | 37% |
| % Black | 34% | 13% |
| % White | 24% | 39% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,400 | $34,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
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