Students attend Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Tai Sophia Institute degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy.
Tai Sophia Institute is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 321 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Tai Sophia Institute are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Tai Sophia Institute
7750 Montpelier Road
Laurel, MD 20723
General Phone: (410) 888-9048
http://WWW.TAI.EDU
Tai Sophia Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 81 | acupuncture, alternative medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for Tai Sophia Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 81 | 2 |
In 2005, Tai Sophia Institute had a total enrollment of 321 students (270 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 30% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Laurel, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Tai Sophia Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2578400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $24,000 | 4 | $29,125 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $24,000 | 4 | $29,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tai Sophia Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
On-campus library
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