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High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas
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Information Summary
Ranks 1498th overall and 5th in Nevada
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
62.7 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
35 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
77% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
587 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Las Vegas, NV 89102
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,600 (37,600 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 14,778 (2.52 people per house) |
| Families | 8,354 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,123 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,569 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 350 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 594 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,498 |
| Pop. — Other | 7,424 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas Ranks 1110th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,579 | 266 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,100 | 5 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,899 | 372 | |
| Any financial aid type | 445 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 18 | 148 | 166 |
Hispanic | 25 | 92 | 117 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 44 | 66 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 11 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 43 | 181 | 224 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 111 | 476 | 587 |
Most Popular Programs
High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas has over 11 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1510 | $25,795 | $455 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1236 | $22,290 | $660 |
| 3 | Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1260 | $25,406 | $1,844 |
| 4 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 720 | $10,590 | $660 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1290 | $22,346 | $604 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 51 | |
| 4 | 42 | 46 | |
| 7 | 24 | 31 | |
| 4 | 24 | 28 | |
| 11 | 16 | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||||||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 18 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 46 | |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 3 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 31 | ||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 28 | ||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 18 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 51 | ||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 27 | ||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 21 | ||
| Total | 52 | 42 | 28 | 5 | 69 | 8 | 204 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas Ranks 4014th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $25,770 ($25,527 male / $25,939 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 17 (7 male / 10 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $65,396 |














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