College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

12230 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
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Tel: (713) 425-3100
www.chcp.edu
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    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.
     Dental Assistant
    Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist w/ MA Skills - Certificate
    Medical Assistant
    Surgical Technologist - Associates 
    Vocational Nursing - Certificate
    Medical Coding and Billing-Health Information Technology - Certificate
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography AssociatesAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

    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 2,811 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 243% over five years.
College of Health Care Professions-Northwest(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty110 staff262 staff
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Number of Programs Offered1610

Student Body

The student population of College of Health Care Professions-Northwest has grown by 139% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,811 students4,831 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:117:1
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# Full-Time Students2,811 students1,371 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
43%
47%
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% Black
32%
12%
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% White
17%
29%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.660.68
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College Completion Rate
71%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,400$34,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $17,000 is more than the state average of $13,663.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,350$13,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,901$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%72%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Profile last updated: 04/14/2022

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is Culinary Institute Inc (6.5 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,811 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,350
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
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