Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc

www.pims.edu

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    2023 Acceptance Rate
    49%
    98 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    374
    24.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    89.3%
    25 Graduates

    About

    Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. N/A

    In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc. 72.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (107 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

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    Costs

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.2% with respect to 2023, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    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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    Admissions

    Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received 98 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 145% annual growth. Out of those 98 applicants, 48 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49% acceptance rate.

    There were 374 students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in 2024.

    Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc has an overall enrollment yield of 60.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    49%
    Acceptance Rate in 2023
    48
    Accepted Out of 98

    In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was 49% (48 admissions from 98 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 145%, while admissions grew by 60%.

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    Enrollment

    Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc had a total enrollment of 374 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 91 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.6% White, 9.36% Black or African American, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.535% Two or More Races, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.1%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.78%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    24.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 374 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 91 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    82%
    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 Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      320 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      35 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      10 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 85.6% White, 9.36% Black or African American, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.535% Two or More Races, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 55 more women than men received degrees from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is white (107 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Chefs & head cooks
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Chief executives & legislators
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

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    Common Industries by Major

    Restaurants & Food Services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    33
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    88
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, which is 0.375 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (88).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.375 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 2.67 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    92%
    100% Completion Time
    92%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 92% of students graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% within 200%.

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    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. White
      107 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is white (107 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc had a total salary expenditure of 2.78M. Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc employs 3 Instructors. N/A

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.2M
    2024 Salaries
    1.31%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc paid a median of $1.2M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($2.78M) and a 1.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 34% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 15.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $154k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc paid a total of $154k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.8% 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

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