Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh (Closed 2017)

  • ICM School of Business & Medical Careers is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals.

School Highlights

Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh served 444 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
18 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
14

Student Body

Total Enrollment
444 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
444 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
444 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
444 students
290 students
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
49%
15%
% White
49%
50%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,084
$12,696
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,486
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
84%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • ICM School of Business & Medical Careers is a private, nondenominational, coeducational business school founded as the Institute of Computer Management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1963. In 1966, ICM became an educational component of Litton Industries.In January 1975, the Institute adopted the name ICM School of Business in keeping with its expanded curriculum. In August 1983, ICM became a privately held corporation. ICM is located at 10 Wood Street. The building encompasses 55,000 square feet that contain classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and an Admissions Department. Instructional facilities are well-equipped and air-conditioned. All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilities. Teaching techniques encourage active student participation and may include group discussions and projects, laboratory work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers and lectures. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, professionalism and the individual's commitment to pursuing lifelong personal and professional development. ICM is committed to providing quality programs to help students achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals. Career-oriented education is offered in the areas of Business, Computers, Criminal Justice, Medical, Cybercrime, Office Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Accounting, and Occupational Therapy Assisting. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Associate of Specialized Business and Associate of Specialized Technology degrees and diplomas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh?
The acceptance rate of Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 84%.

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