Concorde Career College
Location and Contact Information
5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 132Memphis, TN 38137-0132
USA
Main Tel: (901) 761-9494
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Concorde Career College Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a member of the Concorde career colleges system. The programs include courses in advanced respiratory therapy, patient care assistance, medical office professional, surgical technology and respiratory therapy.
Concorde Career College Memphis provides financial aid to its students. Loans and grants are also made available. Students are also guided with a number of career services and several career opportunities offered by the college. The college maintains various activities and clubs for its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Concorde Career College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,495 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 90% | $3,336 |
| Pell Grant | 90% | $3,284 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $244 |
| State or Local Grant | 4% | $3,855 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 91% | $5,205 |
| Federal Loan | 91% | $5,136 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $7,627 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Concorde Career College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concorde Career Colleges | Aurora, CO | 751 |
| 2 | University of Antelope Valley | Lancaster, CA | 663 |
| 3 | Concorde Career Institute | Jacksonville, FL | 654 |
| 4 | Concorde Career Colleges | Kansas City, MO | 705 |
| 5 | Midway College | Midway, KY | 1,283 |
| 6 | Concorde Career College | San Bernardino, CA | 796 |
| 7 | Concorde Career Colleges | San Diego, CA | 649 |
| 8 | Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Mount Gay, WV | 2,548 |
| 9 | Alabama Southern Community College | Monroeville, AL | 1,316 |
| 10 | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | New Orleans, LA | 1,290 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 768 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 129 | 2 |
| Associate | 64 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,147 in 2009-2010 (835 full-time equivalent).
About 13% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 87% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
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)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage