Professional Skills Institute is in Toledo, OH. Toledo is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Professional Skills Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to Professional Skills Institute are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 292 students study at Professional Skills Institute (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Professional Skills Institute is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Career Education for a Lifetime of Success"
More complete details are provided below.
Professional Skills Institute
5115 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
General Phone: (419) 720-6670
http://www.proskills.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Professional Skills Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 157 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Professional Skills Institute had a total enrollment of 292 students (519 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Toledo, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 32 | 91% | 32 | 100% |
| Men | 4 | 3 | 75% | 3 | 100% |
| Women | 31 | 29 | 94% | 29 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,202 |
Financial Aid:
Professional Skills Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2337700)
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 | 0 | * | 17 | $39,608 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 17 | $39,608 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Professional Skills Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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