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Virginia College-Huntsville

Virginia College, founded in 1983, is located in Roanoke, Virginia. In 1993 a branch campus was opened in Huntsville, Alabama. The ownership of the college is held with Educational Corporation of America. The college has a student population of more than 4,000 inclusive of all campuses. Virginia College offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in fields such as paralegal studies, office management, health and medicine, computer technologies and business management.

Virginia College also has online education programs for students both on and off campus. The Financial Planning department at Virginia College assists students to obtain loans and scholarships. Virginia College job placement assistance and career planning to the students of the college.

Campus Location

2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805-9945
Main Tel: (256) 533-7387
Web Site

Virginia College-Huntsville Highlights

Where Virginia College-Huntsville stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.
  • High female/male ratio.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate1137
Associate839
Bachelor174

Students

The student enrollment at Virginia College-Huntsville was 861 in 2007 (669 full-time equivalent).

About 27% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 73% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Virginia College-Huntsville Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men80%
Women78%
All78%

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Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (48 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (39 awarded)

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

LAW (8 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Health Services Administration
  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (58 awarded)

  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Corrections and Criminal Justice

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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