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 1,552 students (90% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 18 community colleges within Harris County, TX.
- The nearest community college to College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is Culinary Institute Inc (4.7 miles away).
Top Placements
College of Health Care Professions-Northwest places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
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 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 | 110 staff | 76 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 16 | 7 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,552 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,402 students | 1,055 students |
| % 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 71% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,400 | $33,800 |
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 (4.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Culinary Institute IncPublic430 students | 4.70 Mi7070 Allensby
Houston, TX 77022
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Houston, TX 77027
(713)629-1500 4.70216 - Center for Advanced Legal StudiesPrivate, for profit206 students | 4.90 Mi3910 Kirby Ste 200
Houston, TX 77098
(713)529-2778 4.90206 - 58,276 students | 5.90 Mi3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(877)422-6111 5.9058,276 - College of Biblical Studies-HoustonPrivate, non-profit496 students | 6.50 Mi7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
(713)785-5995 6.50496
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