Professional Skills Institute
Location and Contact Information
5115 Glendale AveToledo, OH 43614
USA
Main Tel: (419) 720-6670
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Professional Skills Institute was founded in 1984 by registered nurse Patricia Finch. The institute is located in Toledo, Ohio, and offers associate degree programs in medical assistance and physical therapy. The school also offers diploma programs in medical secretary/transcription, practical nursing, medical assistance and medical insurance specialization.
PSI offers financial aid in the forms of federal grants and loans, while Veteran Benefits are available. PSI offers both day and evening class schedules.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,077 |
Financial Aid
Professional Skills Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 88% | $3,790 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 88% | $3,744 |
| Pell Grant | 88% | $3,744 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 3% | $1,332 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 97% | $10,323 |
| Federal Loan | 97% | $10,323 |
| Other Loan |
(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 Professional Skills Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
| 2 | Americare School of Nursing | Fern Park, FL | 348 |
| 3 | Eastwick College | Ramsey, NJ | 753 |
| 4 | Aquinas College | Nashville, TN | 847 |
| 5 | St Vincent's College | Bridgeport, CT | 427 |
| 6 | Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences | Memphis, TN | 929 |
| 7 | Richmond School of Health and Technology | Richmond, VA | 440 |
| 8 | Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Saint Louis, MO | 673 |
| 9 | Laboure College | Boston, MA | 579 |
| 10 | Delta College of Arts & Technology | Baton Rouge, LA | 317 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 172 | 4 |
| Associate | 16 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 19 |
Students
Student enrollment was 360 in 2009-2010 (542 full-time equivalent).
About 20% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 80% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 29% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 71% Women 71% All 71%
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)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant