Altierus Career College Bissonnet: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - PoorSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Altierus Career College Bissonnet is a private not-for-profit school with 260 students enrolled. This college is one of the 57 schools located in Houston, Texas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Altierus Career College Bissonnet.

Majors
Offered
7
Altierus Career College Bissonnet implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Electrical and Electronics, Dental, HVAC, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Altierus Career College Bissonnet is relatively low at 65% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Fair
The graduation rate at Altierus Career College Bissonnet is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Altierus Career College Bissonnet is a bit disappointing -- 26:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high - around $15,300 a year.

Read the details about Altierus Career College Bissonnet additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
According to government data, 714 applications were submitted and 473 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) for admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Altierus Career College Bissonnet and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (713) 772-4200 or check Altierus Career College Bissonnet Website.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
Altierus Career College Bissonnet offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Altierus Career College Bissonnet, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Altierus Career College Bissonnet.

Altierus Career College Bissonnet Location and Address

Postal Address:
Altierus Career College Bissonnet
9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400
Houston, Texas
77036-8001, USA
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