Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc

www.pims.edu/

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2019 Student Loan

3.57%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

191

23.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.2%

39 Graduates

About

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc were Funeral Direction (93 degrees awarded) and Other Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (42 degrees).

In 2021, 157 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (143 degrees), 28.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

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Costs

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

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

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 58.3% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was 3.57%, which represents 3 out of the 84 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc had a total enrollment of 191 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 45 students and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 23.6% 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 77.5% White, 8.9% Black or African American, 5.76% Two or More Races, 1.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.524% Asian.

Students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Black or African American Male (2.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 191 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 45 and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 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 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
148 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 77.5% White, 8.9% Black or African American, 5.76% Two or More Races, 1.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.524% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 47 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 (143 degrees awarded). There were 28.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is Funeral Direction (93 degrees awarded), followed by Other Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (42 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (157 degrees awarded).

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 (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (157 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Personal & Culinary Services (157 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Personal & Culinary Services (157 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.

Most Common (2021)

Funeral Direction
93 degree-majors awarded
Other Funeral Service & Mortuary Science
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was Funeral Direction with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

102

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, which is 0.539 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (102).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in Funeral Direction, which is 0.603 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in Funeral Direction, which is 1.66 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% 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, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is white (143 degrees awarded). There were 28.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
93 degrees awarded
White Male
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is white female (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (50 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are Male Instructor (2), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc are: Management, with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.4k - Federal
$56k - State
$3.29k - Local

As of 2021, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc received $12.4k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $56k from state grants and contracts, and $3.29k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.05M

2021 Salaries

2.37%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc paid a median of $1.05M in salaries, a 2.37% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$100k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc paid a total of $100k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.51% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was Male Instructor with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.