Medvance Institute-Fort Lauderdale
Location and Contact Information
4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 200Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
USA
Main Tel: (954) 587-7100
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Medvance Institute of Fort Lauderdale is one of the campuses of the Medvance Institute of Fort Lauderdale. The Medvance Institute of Ft. Lauderdale was founded in September of 2002. It prepares the students for successful careers in allied health, one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. The institute offers a wide variety of programs in diverse areas of study like information technology & biomedical technology, medical assistance, medical laboratory technology and radiologic technology.
The Medvance Institute of Fort Lauderdale has an active student life. The student support center offers career counseling services to its students. The institute also offers financial aid through several institutional grants, loans and scholarships, including the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran Benefits and the Federal Family Educational Loan Programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Medvance Institute-Fort Lauderdale:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medvance Institute-West Palm | Palm Springs, FL | 659 |
| 2 | Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master | Lincoln, NE | 1,651 |
| 3 | Northwest Indian College | Bellingham, WA | 554 |
| 4 | Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | 2,379 |
| 5 | Granite State College | Concord, NH | 1,542 |
| 6 | Kent State University Ashtabula Campus | Ashtabula, OH | 1,713 |
| 7 | Kent State University East Liverpool Campus | East Liverpool, OH | 964 |
| 8 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN | 4,381 |
| 9 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | 7,241 |
| 10 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | 5,534 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 276 | 5 |
| Associate | 26 | 2 |
| 2-4 year degree | 24 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 22 |
Students
Student enrollment was 628 in 2009-2010 (1,083 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 20% 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)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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