Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science
Location and Contact Information
5808 Baum BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15206-3706
USA
Main Tel: (412) 362-8500
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, also known as PIMS, is a 2-year, private nonprofit institute. The institute is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The institute offers programs in embalming and funeral directing, Associate in Specialized Business degree, and Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degree to the students.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc has several organizations. PIMS offers various types of loans, grants, and scholarships to the students. Some of them are Parent PLUS Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Subsidized Stafford Loan, American Board Scholarship, and Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). The institute holds the William J. Musmanno Memorial Library. The school also offers placement services for the graduates, distance learning options, remedial assistance, career counseling services and student employment services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in funeral and mortuary science.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 46% | $2,310 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $1,500 |
| Federal Grant | 29% | $2,716 |
| Pell Grant | 25% | $2,845 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $453 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $950 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 54% | $7,130 |
| Federal Loan | 52% | $7,256 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $4,417 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | Houston, TX | 121 |
| 2 | Mid-America College of Funeral Service | Jeffersonville, IN | 77 |
| 3 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling, IL | 91 |
| 4 | FINE Mortuary College | Norwood, MA | 82 |
| 5 | John A Gupton College | Nashville, TN | 101 |
| 6 | Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service | Decatur, GA | 140 |
| 7 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas, TX | 132 |
| 8 | Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 8,298 |
| 9 | Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park | Saint Louis, MO | 7,162 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 163 in 2009-2010 (221 full-time equivalent).
About 55% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 45% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 74% are full-time and 26% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 78% Women 73% All 76%
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)
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Direction/Service
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science