Institute of Medical Careers

https://www.imbc.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,479
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    845
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    76.5%
    484 Graduates

    About

    Institute of Medical Careers is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Institute of Medical Careers were Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (131 degrees awarded), Medical Administrative Assistant (98 degrees), and Dental Assisting (10 degrees).

    In 2024, 504 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Institute of Medical Careers. 89.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (267 degrees), 1.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (183 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,479.

    In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Institute of Medical Careers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $21,479
    2024 Value
    4.29%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Institute of Medical Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,479. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Institute of Medical Careers grew by 4.29%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at Institute of Medical Careers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.45% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Institute of Medical Careers had a total enrollment of 845 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Institute of Medical Careers is 845 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Institute of Medical Careers are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Institute of Medical Careers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% Black or African American, 32.2% White, 2.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.592% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.473% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Institute of Medical Careers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.3%), followed by White Female (31.8%) and White Male (3.39%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Institute of Medical Careers in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 845 students. The full-time enrollment at Institute of Medical Careers is 845 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Institute of Medical Careers are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    90%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Institute of Medical Careers was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Institute of Medical Careers had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      535 enrolled students
    2. White
      272 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      19 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Institute of Medical Careers is 63.3% Black or African American, 32.2% White, 2.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.592% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.473% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 398 more women than men received degrees from Institute of Medical Careers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Institute of Medical Careers is black or african american (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (183 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Institute of Medical Careers is Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (131 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Administrative Assistant (98 degrees) and Dental Assisting (10 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Institute of Medical Careers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Health (408 degrees), and Agriculture (19 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers are Registered nurses (1,584,355 people), Accountants & auditors (1,024,745 people), Other managers (815,465 people), Financial managers (534,137 people), and Chief executives & legislators (422,351 people).

    The most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers in 2024 are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Health (408 degrees), Agriculture (19 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Health (408 degrees), Agriculture (19 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,928,246 people), Elementary & secondary schools (749,144 people), Computer Systems Design (591,307 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (507,401 people), and Banking & related activities (462,081 people).

    The most specialized majors at Institute of Medical Careers are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Health (408 degrees), Agriculture (19 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Institute of Medical Careers.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      131 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Administrative Assistant
      98 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Institute of Medical Careers was Medical Insurance Coding Specialist with 131 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    53
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    451
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of Medical Careers, which is 0.118 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (451).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of Medical Careers in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of Medical Careers in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 20.8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    86%
    100% Completion Time
    86%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 86% of students graduating from Institute of Medical Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      267 degrees awarded
    2. White
      183 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      43 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Institute of Medical Careers is black or african american (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (183 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      262 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      199 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      189 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Institute of Medical Careers is black or african american female (262 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (199 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Institute of Medical Careers had a total salary expenditure of 10M. Institute of Medical Careers employs 19 Instructors. Most academics at Institute of Medical Careers are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (6).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Institute of Medical Careers are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Sales and related, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $4.08M
    2024 Salaries
    9.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Institute of Medical Careers paid a median of $4.08M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($10M) and a 9.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 23.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.01M
    Instructional Salaries
    19
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Institute of Medical Careers paid a total of $1.01M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Institute of Medical Careers were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Sales and related with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

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