School Profile: Baker College
A profile of Baker College with info including when the school was founded, accreditation, online programs offered, degrees offered, tuition, financial aid options, and special programs for military personnel.
Information as of June 2010.
1. Date School Established/Online:
Baker College was founded in 1911 as Baker Business University. The name changed to Baker Junior College in 1974; in 1985 the school became part of the Baker College System. The online division launched in 1996.
2. Accreditation:
Baker College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
3. Degrees Offered:
Certificate, Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s
4. Tuition:
For the 2009/2010 school year, per quarter hour of credit:
Most undergraduate courses: $195.00
Automotive Service Technician courses: $205.00
DSL courses: $220.00
Center for Graduate Studies Masters Courses $345.00
Center for Graduate Studies DBA: $470.00
5. Financial Aid:
Baker College offers scholarship aid, grant aid, loan aid, and work aid.
Grant Aid includes:
- Jewell Educational Fund
- Federal Pell Grants (Undergraduate Students Only)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (Undergraduate Students Only)
- Michigan Tuition Grant (Michigan Residency Required)
- Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant Program (Undergraduate Michigan Residents Only)
Load Aid includes:
- Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Federal PLUS Loan
6. Students enrolled:
38,000+
7. Special Programs for Military Personnel:
VA Benefits include:
- Vietnam Era GI Bill - Chapter 34
- Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) - Chapter 32
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty Program - Chapter 30
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves - Chapter 1606
- Survivor's & Dependents' Educational Assistance - Chapter 35
- Vocational Rehabilitation - Chapter 31
- Restored Entitlement for Program for Survivors - REPS Benefits
8. Career Placement Services Provided?
The Career Services Department at Baker College helps connect alumni with employers. Graduates receive Lifetime Employment Assistance.
9. Technical Programs Offered:
Computer Information Systems
Business Administration (Associates)
Cisco Networking with Wireless and VoIP (Certificate)
Computer Animation (Associates)
Computer Information Systems (Bachelor’s)
Computer Information Systems/Microcomputer Applications (Associates)
Computer Networking Technology - CISCO Option (Associates)
Computer Networking Technology - Microsoft Option (Associates)
Computer Programming (Associates)
Computer Programming - Java Option (Associates)
Computer Science (Bachelor’s)
Computer Systems and Internetworking Technology - CISCO Option (Associates)
Cyber Defense (Bachelor’s)
Digital Media Design (Associates, Bachelor’s)
Digital Media Technology (Bachelor’s)
Digital Video Production (Bachelor’s)
Game Software Development (Bachelor’s)
Internet and LAN Security (Associates)
Information Technology and Security (Bachelor’s)
Information Technology Support Specialist (Associates)
Linux / Unix Systems Technology (Associates)
Management Information Systems (Master’s)
Microsoft Networking Professional (Certificate)
Web Development (Certificate, Associates)
Health Services (Online Technical Programs Listed Below)
Allied Health Technology (Associates)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associates)
Echocardiographic Technology (Associates)
Health Information Technology (Associates)
Orthotic/Prosthetic Technology (Associates)
Polysomnographic Technology (Associates)
Radiologic Technology (Associates)
Sterile Processing Technician (Certificate)
Surgical Technology (Associates)
Vascular Ultrasound Technology (Associates)
Veterinary Technician (Associates)
Technology Programs:
Architectural/Construction Technology (Associates, Bachelor’s)
Autobody Technician (Certificate, Associates)
Automotive Services Technology (Certificate, Associates)
Aviation Management (Bachelor’s)
CAD and Design Technology (Associates)
Computer Service Technician (Certificate)
Computer Systems and Internetworking Technology (Associates)
Construction Management (Bachelor’s)
Diesel Service Technology (Certificate, Associates)
Electronic Systems Technology (Associates)
Electronic Technology (Associates)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Certificate, Associates)
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s)
Industrial Management (Bachelor’s)
Industrial Technology (Bachelor’s)
Interior Design (Associates, Bachelor’s)
Kitchen and Bath Design (Certificate)
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s)
Mechanical Technology (Associates)
Professional Pilot/Aviation Technology (Associates)
Non-technical programs not included
