Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Compass Career College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $16,438. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Compass Career College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,438$1,5601,500 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $23,015$1,5751,692 Hours18 Months $18,035
3Medical/Clinical Assistant $6,675$795650 Hours9 Months $16,239
4Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder $7,600$1,460650 Hours9 Months $18,409
5Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,085$115100 Hours2 Months $4,480

Important Academic Statistics

Total 142 students attended Compass Career College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 19 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Compass Career College is 37% and the retention rate is 57% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population142
Graduation Rate37%
Number of Faculty11
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Compass Career College is $16,438 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,874 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,438
Books & Supplies$1,560
Off-Campus Room & Board$15,750
Off-Campus Expenses$8,225
Average Financial Amount$4,874

Offered Certificate Programs

Compass Career College offers 6 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 85 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate103
Less than 1-Year Certificate3044
2 Years Certificate2038
Total6085

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Compass Career College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 85 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 44 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 38 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 3 completers
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide3
Total3
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Precision Production Trades 15 completers
Welding Technology/Welder15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder11
Medical/Clinical Assistant18
Total44
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 26 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 12 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training12
Total38

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 142 students have enrolled into Compass Career College. By gender, 10 male and 132 female students are attending the school.
There are 57 White (40.14%), 81 Black/African American (57.04%), 3 Hispanic (2.11%), 1 Asian (0.70%), and 3 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total14210132
American Indian/Native American000
Asian101
Black/African American81576
Hispanic303
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White57552
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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