International Institute Of The Americas can be found in Mesa, AZ (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at International Institute Of The Americas.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management and medical administration.
International Institute Of The Americas is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 176 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at International Institute Of The Americas 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 Mesa
925 S Gilbert Rd Ste 201
Mesa, AZ 85204-4448
http://www.iia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 60 | medical assistant |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, business administration, accounting, business and related services |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration, security and loss prevention |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
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 | 91 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, International Institute Of The Americas had a total enrollment of 176 students (351 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mesa, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona 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 2218804)
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 | $42,742 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $42,742 | 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 Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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