Medvance Institute-West Palm
Location and Contact Information
1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300Palm Springs, FL 33461-2171
USA
Main Tel: (561) 304-3466
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
MedVance Institute-West Palm Beach is located in Palm Springs, Florida. MedVance Institute in Cookeville, Tennessee was formerly named Cumberland School of Medical Technology, but the name was changed to Cumberland School of Technology in 1988. It was renamed MedVance Institute in 2000. The institute moved to the Palm Springs campus in Florida in October of 2005.
The campus of the institute offers programs in diverse fields including information technology & biomedical technician, medical assistance, medical billing and coding specialist, medical laboratory technology, and medical office administration.
MedVance Institute-West Palm Beach offers financial support to those who qualify. Financial assistance options include Veteran Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Federal Family Educational Loan Programs, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- High female/male ratio.
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.
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Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Medvance Institute-West Palm:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medvance Institute-Fort Lauderdale | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 628 |
| 2 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 3 | Heritage College | Denver, CO | 695 |
| 4 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
| 5 | Heritage College | Kansas City, MO | 702 |
| 6 | Sojourner-Douglass College | Baltimore, MD | 1,242 |
| 7 | Heritage Institute | Manassas, VA | 369 |
| 8 | Heritage Institute-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 390 |
| 9 | Concorde Career College | San Bernardino, CA | 796 |
| 10 | Heritage Institute-Ft Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 819 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 341 | 4 |
| 2-4 year degree | 24 | 1 |
| Associate | 20 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 26 |
Students
Student enrollment was 659 in 2009-2010 (1,143 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 16% 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)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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