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Institute of Medical Careers

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Institute of Medical Careers is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Institute of Medical Careers is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Institute of Medical Careers is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Institute of Medical Careers is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 18-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Institute of Medical Careers boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Institute of Medical Careers are Medical Office Management/Administration, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Office Management/Administration

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $20,200
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $20,200

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Business Administration and Management, General

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Institute of Medical Careers received on average $5,115 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,115
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 205 80% $4,688 $961,032
Other Federal Grant 206 80% $4,700 $968,235
State Grant/Scholarships 33 13% $3,363 $110,969
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 211 82% $5,115 $1,079,204

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Institute of Medical Careers students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Institute of Medical Careers students is 80.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

80.1%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 81.7% 67 students
  • white 77.9% 109 students
  • hispanic 91.7% 11 students

Service Offerings

Institute of Medical Careers provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Institute of Medical Careers offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)