Advanced College
Location and Contact Information
13180 Paramount Blvd.South Gate, CA 90280
USA
Main Tel: (562) 408-6969
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Advanced College, AC, is a private, for-profit college in South Gate, California that opened in 1999. AC offers the Associate of Science degree in business administration, accounting, medical assistace and healthcare management. It also provides certificate programs in diverse fields of study including massage therapy, computer networking, computerized accounting, computerized office skills, and physical therapy aide.
Advanced College participates in various federal financial aid programs including Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students or FPLUS, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans, and Federal Family Education Loan Program or FFELP. Job placement assistance is also offered to students upon completion of their courses. The services include a list of job opportunities, contacting prospective employers to identify job opportunities, and assistance with resume preparation.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Advanced:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthShore University HealthSystems School of Nurse Anesthesia | Evanston, IL | 57 |
| 2 | Rockford Career College | Rockford, IL | 603 |
| 3 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OK | 1,021 |
| 4 | Belmont Technical College | Saint Clairsville, OH | 1,798 |
| 5 | Centura College - Richmond | Richmond, VA | 89 |
| 6 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | 2,393 |
| 7 | Oregon Coast Community College | Newport, OR | 524 |
| 8 | Northwest State Community College | Archbold, OH | 3,090 |
| 9 | Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso | Ruidoso, NM | 911 |
| 10 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 5,066 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 56 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 42 | 9 |
| Associate | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 118 in 2009-2010 (184 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 42% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
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