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Profile of Baker College Campus

Baker College Campus was founded in 1911 by Eldon E. Baker. The original name of the institution was Baker Business University. In 1965, the institution merged with another longstanding area school, Muskegon College, and since that time has flourished and grown. With 14 campuses located throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Baker today is Michigan's largest private college. Baker offers more than 150 career programs, available through its ground campus sites or via its online program.

Points of Distinction

• “Right-to-try” admission policy
• Extensive financial aid office
• 98% graduate employment rate

Course Topics

Baker is an accredited career college which offers over 140 certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's programs in the high-demand fields of business, engineering/technology, health sciences, education, human service, office administration, and computer information.

Baker College Campus Admissions

The application process is very simple and consists of filling out an application form and submitting it along with a $20 fee (refundable if not admitted). Whenever possible, a copy of the prospective student’s final high school transcript or GED should accompany the application. Enrollment can be done online. Baker College has a “right-to-try” admission policy, and as such does not require either the ACT or SAT as a condition of admission. However, students who choose to take either or both tests are encouraged to request that the test results be sent to the College.

Baker College Campus Faculty Quality

In order to teach at Baker College, faculty members are required to have degrees which are earned (not honorary) from regionally accredited institutions or equivalent. Doctorate degrees are preferred and PhDs constitute about 12% of the total faculty. Instructors in the general education area must have at least a Master's degree and those teaching at the graduate level must possess an earned Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Baker College Campus Student Enrollment

Enrollment across all campuses totals over 35,000 students, with a female-to-male ratio of about 70:30. Approximately 98% of the Student Enrollment comes from the state of Michigan.

Baker College Campus Student Life

Campus life varies widely by locale. Baker is largely a commuter school with about 95% of students commuting. Limited college housing is available at some campuses. Many sites feature modern offices and classrooms, industry-like laboratories, and amenities such as health/fitness centers, gymnasiums, and auditoriums. Most campuses actively promote and sponsor student organizations and activities.

Programs of Study

(Note:Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Automotive Marine and Aviation

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Career Skills

• Literacy and Communication Skills

Communication

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General

Computer Networking

• Computer and Information Systems Security
• System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Criminal Justice

• Corrections

Culinary Arts and Pastry

• Cooking and Related Culinary Arts General

Engineering Design

• Mechanical Engineering General

Family and Consumer

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

Finance

• Small Business Administration/Management

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

HVAC Electrical Construction

• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
• Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician General
• Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician

Health and Human Services

• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
• Human Services General
• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Occupational Therapy/Therapist
• Orthotist/Prosthetist

History

• Humanities/Humanistic Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Information Technology

• Computer Programming Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer General
• Computer and Information Sciences General
• Information Technology

Interior Design

• Interior Design

Language

• English Language and Literature General

Management and Administration

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
• Business Administration and Management General
• General office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration General
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Small Business Administration/Management

Marketing

• Marketing/Marketing Management General

Mathematics

• Mathematics General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health Services Administration
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Medical and Pharmaceutical

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

Multimedia and Web Design

• Animation Interactive Technology Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Paralegal

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Photography and photo journalism

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Residency Programs

• Emergency Medicine

Teaching

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching

Technologies

• Computer Software Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Quality Control Technology/Technician

Transportation

• Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology General
• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Visual Arts

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design

Baker College Campus Degrees or Coursework

(Note:Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Coursework

Baker College Campus Campus Locations

Michigan

• Allen Park
• Auburn Hills
• Cadillac
• Clinton Township
• Flint
• Jackson
• Muskegon
• Owosso
• Port Huron