The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Houston, Texas, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 1,125 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48 out of 100. Its completion rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs focused exclusively on health care careers. Programs include Health and Medical Administrative Services at the two-to-four-year certificate level, and Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the one-to-two-year certificate level, preparing students for direct entry into clinical and administrative health care roles.

Situated in Houston, TX, the college benefits from the city's extensive health care infrastructure, including the Texas Medical Center. Its focused program offerings and above-average completion rate position it as a targeted training option for students entering health care support occupations.