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American Professional Institute

Overview of American Professional Institute

The campus of American Professional Institute is in Macon, GA, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at American Professional Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.

American Professional Institute Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes American Professional Institute an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, American Professional Institute had 652 students enrolled (652 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"American Professional Institute recognizes that every student who enrolls does so with the goal of achieving training which will enable them to prepare for career enhancements. We are dedicated therefor to assist each student in reaching their goals. We are dedicated to bringing together an appropriate staff and curricula, physical facility and instructional equipment, and all other components needed to implement and to maintain a satisfactory level of achievement of its philosophy and purpose. In discharging its responsibility to each student, the school offers training which adequately provids the knowledge and skills needed for employment."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting American Professional Institute

American Professional Institute
1990 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31211
General Phone: (478) 314-4444
http://www.api.edu

American Professional Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology227medical coding, medical assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech
Therapy And Counseling65massage therapy
Beauty And Cosmetology36cosmetology, personal grooming

Number of programs and degrees for American Professional Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year2996
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years291

Student Body

In 2007, American Professional Institute had a total enrollment of 652 students (652 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White14%
Black81%
Hispanic5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-196%
20-2127%
22-2434%
25-2917%
30-348%
40-494%

American Professional Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating96%

American Professional Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Macon, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

American Professional Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,513
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,513
Books and supplies$ 400

Financial Aid:
American Professional Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2266200)

American Professional Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

American Professional Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets American Professional Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 6%American Professional Institute Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%American Professional Institute Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%American Professional Institute Minority % of student body
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%American Professional Institute % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%American Professional Institute Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%American Professional Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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