Albuquerque, NM is home to International Institute Of The Americas. Albuquerque is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at International Institute Of The Americas go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 273 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). International Institute Of The Americas has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"International Institute of the Americas is an independent, accredited institution dedicated to meeting the educational needs of a developing multicultural society. The institution is committed to preparing students academically and professionally to meet the constantly changing employment requirements of business, industry, public service organizations, and medical support agencies functioning in a highly advanced and expanding technological community."
More complete details are provided below.
IIA College Albuquerque
4201 Central Ave Nw-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
General Phone: (505) 880-2877
http://www.iia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | medical assistant |
| Business and Management | 25 | business management, business administration, accounting, business and related services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration, security and loss prevention |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for International Institute Of The Americas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 62 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, International Institute Of The Americas had a total enrollment of 273 students (459 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albuquerque, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
International Institute Of The Americas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2218808)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $38,537 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $38,537 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets International Institute Of The Americas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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