Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc

5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3706

Tel: (412)362-8500

The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science offers an extensive program designed to prepare students for the many challenges they will encounter as funeral service professionals. The diversified curriculum continually evolves to address the changing needs and expectations associated with contemporary funeral services.

School Highlights

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc serves 217 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is one of 17 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
The nearest community college is Career Training Academy-Pittsburgh (1.90 miles away).

	Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc	(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	11 staff	25 staff

Number of Programs Offered	3	8

The student population of 217 has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 51:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.11 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 83% over five years.

Total Enrollment	217 students	571 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	20:1	26:1

# Full-Time Students	101 students	354 students

# Part-Time Students	116 students	217 students


% Hispanic	-	7%

% Black	6%	14%

% White	94%	63%


Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.11	0.57

College Completion Rate	75%	54%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,900	$34,800

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	76%	94%

Median Debt for Graduates	$17,313	$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$8,346	$6,246

Acceptance Rate	64%	84%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

P.I.M.S. continues to provide thorough training in the mortuary arts and sciences. This training includes a theoretical understanding as well as personalized practical instruction by licensed funeral directors and embalmers. The school not only utilizes the facilities in its own building but also works in cooperation with the Allegheny County Coroner's Office to enhance the student's exposure to a wide range of applied experiences. The Institute strives to provide relevant information on all topics surrounding the death care industry thereby allowing both students and licensees to make informed choices within their chosen profession. In addition to this, an attempt is made to instill a sense of social consciousness which stresses the growing responsibilities and obligations of the funeral service professional. Ultimately, the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science aspires to provide its graduates with the resources and the confidence to represent funeral services as a professional caregiver providing a valuable contribution to the community. The Diploma Program (Embalming & Funeral Directing), Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program (Funeral Service Management), and the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree Program (Funeral Service Arts & Sciences) at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.