Professional Skills Institute
Tel:
(419)720-6670
- Professional Skills Institute is a private college that specializes in Medical training that can be completed within two years or as little as twelve months. Our current program offerings include Associate Degrees in Medical Assisting and Physical Therapist Assisting. In addition, there are diploma programs in Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Specialist, and Practical Nursing. The college was founded in 1984 by Patricia Finch, a Toledo born registered nurse, who had the desire to teach students above and beyond the required clinical and technical skills. At the inception of the college there were only two students and two programs, and the classes were held in a small office space on Airport Highway. Today, there are nearly 400 students at PSI�s newest location at 5115 Glendale Avenue. The student body at PSI is diverse. From the student just graduating from high school to the adult learner who is looking to make a career change, PSI is definitely an alternative to larger colleges and universities.
School Highlights
- Professional Skills Institute serves 286 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Professional Skills Institute is one of 6 community colleges within Lucas County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Professional Skills Institute is Stautzenberger College-Maumee (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Professional Skills Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Professional Skills Institute | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 27 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 286 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 286 students | 450 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 32% | 12% |
| % White | 61% | 73% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,900 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Professional Skills Institute is Stautzenberger College-Maumee (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 708 students | 1.80 Mi1796 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, OH 43537
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Toledo, OH 43615
(419)776-0300 2.40213 - Herzing University-ToledoPrivate, for profit193 students | 2.40 Mi5212 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419)776-0300 2.40193 - Davis CollegePrivate, for profit193 students | 6.30 Mi4747 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43623
(419)473-2700 6.30193 - Owens Community CollegePublic12,561 students | 6.50 Mi30335 Oregon Rd
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(567)661-7000 6.5012,561
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