WESTWOOD COLLEGES OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY ARE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROIDE QUALITY CAREER-FOCUSED TECHNICAL PROGRAMS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES RESPECT, PRIDE, AND TEAMWORK EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR CAREER GOALS.
Westwood College offers over 18 Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in business, criminal justice, gaming, fashion, computers & information technology, and design as well as degree, diploma, and certificate programs in health care, industrial services, and aviation maintenance.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent company of a system of higher education institutions that include, Westwood College, Redstone College and Westwood College Online. There are over 12,000 students currently enrolled in its programs. It operates 19 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online - a part of Westwood College - Denver North.
Westwood College's various locations are nationally accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Schools of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). All of Westwood College's locations have regional accreditation thus many regionally accredited schools are willing to accept their credits in transfer or recognize their degrees for entry into graduate programs. In 2007, all Westwood College locations, including Westwood College Online, were granted candidate status by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
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| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Aircraft Maintenance: |
$ 28,148 | $ 756 | 2100 hours |
Avionics Technician: |
$ 28,148 | $ 661 | 2100 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,456 | 32% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,659 | 8% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,596 | 5% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,911 | 58% | |
Any Aid: |
84% |
