Anthem Education Group
Anthem Education Group, formerly known as High-Tech Institute, Inc., is the parent company of a collection of for-profit career college campuses around the United States under the names High-Tech Institute, Anthem College, Anthem College Online, Anthem Institute, Morrison University, The Bryman School of Arizona, and Allied College. The schools began as a single campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and have grown to include over 21 campuses. The schools' curriculum focuses on Technology, Healthcare, Criminal Justice, and Graphic Design, qualifying students for work in a variety of fields.
High-Tech Institute, Inc. along with its sister corporation TCI Education, Inc. began doing business as (DBA) Anthem Education Group in March 2009.[citation needed]
History
Anthem Education Group (High-Tech Institute, Inc.) of Phoenix, Arizona, was originally founded in 1965 as the Electronic Institute of Arizona, and was purchased by Dennis and Marilyn Pobiak (owners until July 13, 2007) in 1982. In 1989, High-Tech Institute, Inc. acquired The Bryman School, also in Phoenix. In 2003, Allied College of St. Louis, Missouri was acquired by High-Tech Institute. Allied College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. In 2003, High-Tech Institute started their online campus, Anthem College Online. In 2004, The Chubb Institute was acquired by High-Tech Institute and renamed to Anthem Institute in 2008. High-Tech Institute, Inc./TCI Education, Inc. began doing business as (DBA) Anthem Education Group in March 2009. Morrison University of Reno, NV, founded in 1902, became part of the Anthem Education Group of Schools in 2009.
Anthem College Online (founded 2002) is a division of Anthem College Phoenix.
Branch campuses of Anthem College/Phoenix, AZ (founded 1982) including the year they were established:
| High-Tech Institute, Sacramento, CA | 1992 |
| High-Tech Institute, St. Louis Park, MN (Minneapolis) | 1996 |
| High-Tech Institute, Nashville, TN | 1999 |
| High-Tech Institute, Atlanta, GA | 2001 |
| High-Tech Institute, Kansas City, MO | 2003 |
Branch campuses of The Bryman School/Phoenix, AZ (founded 1989) including the year they were established:
| Anthem College, Aurora, CO (Denver) | 1994 |
| High-Tech Institute, Orlando, FL | 1998 |
| High-Tech Institute, Irving, TX (Dallas) | 2000 |
| High-Tech Institute, Las Vegas, NV | 2002 |
| High-Tech Institute, Memphis, TN | 2003 |
Branch campuses of Allied College/Maryland Heights, MO (founded 1981) including the year they were established:
| Allied College, Fenton, MO (St. Louis South) | 1992 |
| Anthem College, Beaverton, OR (Portland) | 2004 |
| High-Tech Institute, Brookfield, WI (Milwaukee) | 2006 |
Branch campuses of Anthem Institute/Springfield, PA (founded 1988) including the year they were established:
| Anthem Institute, Cherry Hill, NJ | 1997 |
| Morrison University, Reno, NV | 1902 |
Branch campuses of Anthem Institute/Parsippany, NJ (founded 1970) including the year they were established:
| Anthem Institute, Jersey City, NJ | 1986 |
| Anthem Institute, North Brunswick, NJ | 1996 |
Anthem Institute, Manhattan, NY, is a main campus founded in 1997.
Fields of Study
The schools and colleges offer a variety of career focused Diploma, Associates, Bachelors or Masters programs - Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, x-Ray Technician (limited scope), Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Criminal Justice, Computer Networking & Security, Electronics Technology, CAD/Drafting Technology, Graphic Design, Veterinary Technician, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Accounting, Paralegal, Management, Computer Science and Business Administration.[1] Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Accreditation
Schools under the banner of Anthem Education Group are accredited by different accrediting organizations. According to the Anthem Education Group, all of its schools hold accreditation from either Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Some institutions have multiple accreditations, and some hold accreditations from additional agencies.[2]
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