The College Of Office Technology
Location and Contact Information
1520 West Division StreetChicago, IL 60642-3312
USA
Main Tel: (773) 278-0042
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The College of Office Technology is a private, post-secondary, educational institution located in Chicago, Illinois. It offers quality technical programs in diverse areas of technical study, including computer operations, computer network technology, administrative medical assistance and phlebotomy. The college also offers continuing assistance with career development courses.
The College of Office Technology offers a variety of student support services, including job placement assistance to its recent graduates . It also offers services like career counseling, resume updates, skills enhancement and job referrals. The college offers financial aid to its students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in office and administration and computer science and engineering.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
The College Of Office Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $3,359 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 85% | $3,359 |
| Pell Grant | 80% | $3,402 |
| Other Federal Grant | 57% | $260 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 85% | $5,723 |
| Federal Loan | 85% | $5,723 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The College Of Office Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown Business College | Jamestown, NY | 263 |
| 2 | Long Island Business Institute | Flushing, NY | 607 |
| 3 | Centura College - Columbia | Columbia, SC | 157 |
| 4 | Professional Business College | New York, NY | 700 |
| 5 | ICDC College | Los Angeles, CA | 1,760 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 326 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 40 | 1 |
| Associate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 365 in 2009-2010 (729 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 38% of the student body. About 7% 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)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications