National Institute Of Massotherapy
Location and Contact Information
3681 Manchester Rd.Akron, OH 44319-2100
USA
Main Tel: (330) 867-1996
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
National Institute of Massotherapy is a private, for-profit institute. The institute was founded by Stephen Perkinson in 1991; in its first year, the institute enrolled 8 students. The main campus is located in Akron, Ohio though the institute has another campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The name of the institute is abbreviated as NIM. The institute provides educational opportunities which help the students achieve proficiency in their therapeutic bodywork skills. National Institute of Massotherapy offers associate's degree and diploma programs in massage therapy.
National Institute of Massotherapy provides various financial aid in the forms of subsidized and unsubsidized loans and federal grants. Eligible students can also apply for Veterans Administration benefits. In addition, NIM provides career placement services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
National Institute Of Massotherapy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 40% | $2,389 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 38% | $2,271 |
| Pell Grant | 38% | $2,271 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 2% | $4,988 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 60% | $3,618 |
| Federal Loan | 59% | $3,580 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $4,910 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 16 | 1 |
| Associate | 9 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 78 in 2009-2010 (98 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 41% of the student body. About 20% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage