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.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
Its open admissions system makes American Professional Institute an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 652 students enrolled (910 full-time equivalent). American Professional Institute 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.
American Professional Institute
1990 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31211
General Phone: (478) 314-4444
http://www.api.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 151 | medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, surgical tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 24 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for American Professional Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 180 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American Professional Institute had a total enrollment of 652 students (910 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 92% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 96% |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,117 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,117 |
| Books and supplies | $ 425 |
Financial Aid:
American Professional Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2266200)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Professional Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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