College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

240 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77092
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  • 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 1,684 students (83% 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Top Placements

College of Health Care Professions-Northwest places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 111% over five years.
College of Health Care Professions-Northwest(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty110 staff76 staff
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Number of Programs Offered167

Student Body

The student population of College of Health Care Professions-Northwest has grown by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,684 students3,921 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:135:1
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# Full-Time Students1,402 students1,055 students
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
47%
37%
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% Black
32%
13%
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% White
14%
39%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score0.660.69
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College Completion Rate
71%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,400$33,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $17,000 is more than the state average of $4,026.
The public out-state tuition of $17,000 is more than the state average of $6,207.
In-State Tuition Fees$17,000$4,026
Out-State Tuition Fees$17,000$6,207
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,015
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Acceptance Rate100%72%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is Culinary Institute Inc (4.8 miles away).
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  • Culinary Institute Inc
    Public
    430 students | 4.80 Mi7070 Allensby
    Houston,  TX  77022
    (713) 692-0077     4.80430
  • Vet Tech Institute of Houston
    Private, for profit
    216 students | 4.80 Mi4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
    Houston,  TX  77027
    (713) 629-1500     4.80216
  • Center for Advanced Legal Studies
    Private, for profit
    206 students | 5.00 Mi3910 Kirby Ste 200
    Houston,  TX  77098
    (713) 529-2778     5.00206
  • Houston Community College
    Public
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    Houston,  TX  77002
    (877) 422-6111     6.0058,276
  • College of Biblical Studies-Houston
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    496 students | 6.50 Mi7000 Regency Square Blvd.
    Houston,  TX  77036
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked TX Community College:
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  • Students: 1,684 students
  • In-state tuition: $17,000
  • Out-state tuition: $17,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $6,207 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,730 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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