Praxis Institute is in Miami, FL. Miami is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Praxis Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Praxis Institute include therapy and counseling.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 288 students study at Praxis Institute (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The Praxis Institute is to provide quality training to the community leading to employment. Thereby, enabling students to engage in a mutually beneficial and supportive process. We further beleave that the primary goal of our institution is to offer programs with the necessary skills compatible with the needs and demands of today's competitive job market."
More complete details are provided below.
Praxis Institute
1850 SW 8th St 4th Fl
Miami, FL 33135
General Phone: (305) 642-4104
http://The-praxisinstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 208 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 31 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Praxis Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 239 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Praxis Institute had a total enrollment of 288 students (235 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 28% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 80% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, 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:
Praxis Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3114700)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Praxis Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
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