Heritage Institute

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Heritage Institute-Manassas is one of several campuses of the Heritage Institute. The institute also operates campuses in Denver, Colorado, Jacksonville, Florida and Kansas City, Missouri, among others. Located in Manassas, Virginia, it offers associate’s degree and diploma programs in therapeutic massage, cosmetology, pharmacy technology and X-ray medical technology, among others. The institute offers morning, afternoon and evening classes.

Heritage Institute-Manassas offers financial aid in the form of federal grants and loans to its needy and qualified students. The institute’s career services department maintains cordial relations with hospitals, pharmacies, fitness centers and cruise lines, helping students secure careers upon graduation.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• High female/male ratio.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, for-profit.
• Academic calender: Differs by program.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Weekend study is an option.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 369 in 2009-2010 (370 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 12% 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 (44 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (51 awarded)

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education/Fitness

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (40 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage