Harrison College-Indianapolis East
Tel:
(317)375-8000
- At Indiana Business College-Medical, we place an extreme amount of importance on a hands-on approach to curriculum and teaching methods. Upon graduating, many of our students literally control the destiny of someone’s life. We understand that our hands-on education is crucial to effectively prepare our graduates for the realities of the career field. Our graduates tell us we have a very family-oriented environment where students are provided with numerous resources and support with 24-hour-a-day access to Student Resources Services. We also do special events for our community and students such as food drives, Easter egg hunts, blood drives and other seasonal events.
School Highlights
- Harrison College-Indianapolis East serves 501 students (78% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 53%.
- Harrison College-Indianapolis East is one of 9 community colleges within Marion County, IN.
- The nearest community college to Harrison College-Indianapolis East is Harrison College-Indianapolis (6.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Harrison College-Indianapolis East places among the top 20% of community colleges in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Harrison College-Indianapolis East | (IN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 29 staff | 28 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 501 students | 1,806 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 392 students | 507 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 109 students | 1,299 students |
 |  | |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 44% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.58 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate (Year 2010) | 56% | 14% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,400 | $29,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Harrison College-Indianapolis East is Harrison College-Indianapolis (6.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Harrison College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit3,498 students | 6.70 Mi550 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)447-6200 6.703,498 - Brown Mackie College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit995 students | 7.50 Mi1200 N Meridian St, Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)554-8300 7.50995 - 91,179 students | 8.00 Mi50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-4800 8.0091,179 - MedTech College-Greenwood CampusPrivate, for profit531 students | 9.30 Mi1500 American Way
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317)534-0322 9.30531 - International Business College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit354 students | 9.50 Mi7205 Shadeland Station
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317)813-2300 9.50354
Recent Articles
The Online Education Initiative will greatly expand course offerings for community college students, while making the transfer process between institutions much more smooth. The Initiative has its critics, however, who decry the loss of local control over education.
A recent study reveals that job applicants with a credential or associate’s degree from a community college have slightly better chances of getting a job interview than students who attend a for-profit college or university. Since community colleges are much more budget friendly than for-profit institutions and have much better job placement results, community colleges are a much better option for employment-minded students.
After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
