Heritage Institute-Ft Myers
Location and Contact Information
6630 Orion Drive, Suite 200Fort Myers, FL 33912
USA
Main Tel: (239) 936-5822
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Heritage Institute-Ft. Myers is a private, for-profit institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. Heritage Institute was founded in 1986 in Denver, Colorado. The Fort Myers campus is a 30,000 sq. foot facility comprised of 4 adjacent buildings. The Fort Myers Campus offers course programs in X-ray medical technology, personal training and massage therapy.
Heritage Institute-Ft. Myers offers several clubs and organizations to its students. It also provides career counseling, job placement and employment services to its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and therapy and counseling.
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.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Heritage participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 96% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 77% | $3,319 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 77% | $3,319 |
| Pell Grant | 77% | $3,319 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 89% | $6,554 |
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan | 89% | $6,554 |
(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 Heritage Institute-Ft Myers:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage College | Denver, CO | 695 |
| 2 | Heritage College | Kansas City, MO | 702 |
| 3 | Heritage College | Oklahoma City, OK | 767 |
| 4 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 5 | Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | New York, NY | 578 |
| 6 | Florida College of Integrative Medicine | Orlando, FL | 143 |
| 7 | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | 139 |
| 8 | Heritage Institute | Manassas, VA | 369 |
| 9 | New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mineola, NY | 129 |
| 10 | Wesley College | Dover, DE | 2,233 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 302 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 63 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 819 in 2009-2010 (1,478 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 15% 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)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage