Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science is in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include funeral and mortuary science.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 180 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science
5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3706
General Phone: (412) 362-8500
http://www.pims.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 84 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science had a total enrollment of 180 students (234 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1081400)
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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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