About 36.6 percent of the 372 degrees and certificates handed out by the Atenas College in 2016-17 were to students in Nursing Science, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
The agency's National Center for Education Statistics shows the private not-for-profit institution in Manati conferred 91 bachelor's degrees and 45 associate's degrees in Nursing Science.
Other popular programs include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
The college enrolled 1,005 students for 2016-17, all of whom were enrolled in undergraduate programs.
Degrees awarded for 2016-17
Program
Bachelor's degrees awarded
Associates degrees
Certificates awarded
Total degrees and certificates awarded
Percent of total
Nursing Science
91
45
-
136
36.6
Physical Therapy/Therapist
-
49
-
49
13.2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
-
-
41
41
11
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
32
2
-
34
9.1
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
-
-
30
30
8.1
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
-
27
-
27
7.3
Surgical Technology/Technologist
-
-
15
15
4
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
-
13
-
13
3.5
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
-
11
-
11
3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
-
11
-
11
3
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
-
5
-
5
1.3
TOTAL
123
163
86
372
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