Skyline College-Roanoke (Closed 2015)
Tel:
(540)563-8080
- Skyline College, formerly ECPI Technical College, is a private Virginia based college focused on providing technology and medical programs of study for over 20 years. Skyline College excels in providing students the opportunity to fast track their career and earn an Associate's Degree in as little as 1.5 years or a Bachelor's in 2.5 through our Year-Round Schedule. Skyline College provides the opportunity to earn an education in technology, business, or healthcare that is focused on providing the education necessary to keep our students in step with today's workplace. Our programs are current, in depth, ""hands-on"", and job related.
School Highlights
- Skyline College-Roanoke serves 191 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
- Skyline College-Roanoke is the only community colleges within Roanoke City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Skyline College-Roanoke is American National University (3.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
| Skyline College-Roanoke | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 14 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 191 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 191 students | 717 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| % Black | 31% | 22% |
| % White | 61% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,900 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- A Virginia private college providing technology, business, and health sciences degree and diploma educational programs; graduate employment services; IT certification training. On-campus and online courses are available. Ecpi programs include both professional and general education courses, which together allow students to experience the integration of knowledge and skills. General Education courses do not focus on the specific needs of any one academic program. Instead, these courses are intended to help prepare students in being productive and responsible members in an ever-changing society and in complex work environments. Programs available at Roanoke, VA campus are Computer Electronics Engineering, Technology, IT/Networking & Security Management, Management Information Systems, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting and Criminal Justice Technology. The college is accredited and approved by the Career College Association, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
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- The nearest community college to Skyline College-Roanoke is American National University (3.8 miles away).
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