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Orlando, FL is home to Polytechnic Institute Of America. Orlando is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Polytechnic Institute Of America go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in law and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Polytechnic Institute Of America maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 97 enrolled students (as of 2007). Polytechnic Institute Of America has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position. We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries, and government. We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings. We are dedicated to providing the services that support our studentsÆ efforts to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Polytechnic Institute Of America
6359 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32810
General Phone: (407) 275-9696
http://www.polytechnic.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer networking |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Polytechnic Institute Of America in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Polytechnic Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 97 students (97 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 63% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 19% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Polytechnic Institute Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3939400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $33,738 | 5 | $30,581 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $33,738 | 5 | $30,581 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Polytechnic Institute Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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