Carnegie Institute is in Troy, MI. Troy is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Carnegie Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical administration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 357 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at Carnegie Institute are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Carnegie Institute is a private, postsecondary school of allied health technology. Our mission is to assess areas of need in health care support services for the purpose of developing specialized accredited programs that lead to national certification and professional recognition of our graduates."
More complete details are provided below.
Carnegie Institute
550 Stephenson Hwy
Troy, MI 48083
General Phone: (248) 589-1078
http://www.carnegie-institute.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 235 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, electrocardiograph tech, health diagnostic professions, electroencephalographic tech |
| Medical Administration | 43 | medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | physical therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Carnegie Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 196 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 56 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Carnegie Institute had a total enrollment of 357 students (415 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 175 |
Financial Aid:
Carnegie Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 761700)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carnegie Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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