MICROPOWER CAREER INSTITUTE
- 243 W 30th St
- New York, NY 10001
- OPEID College Code: 03809400
- General Phone: (212) 279-2550
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 180
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Micropower Career Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Micropower Career Institute Campus Map
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 52% | 21% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,000 | $3,200 | $2,500 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | - | - |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Assistant
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $6,380 | $6,380 | $4,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $620 | $620 | $200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,000 | $12,000 | $10,200 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $600 | $600 | $550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $20,500 | $20,500 | $16,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,600 | $7,600 | $5,350 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $7,000 | 900 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology | $9,500 | 960 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Dental Assistant | $7,000 | 900 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Systems Networking Degree | 8 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Dental Assistant Degree | 1 |
| Medical Assistant Degree | 16 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 180 Undergraduate: 180
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 59 Female: 121
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 59 Female: 121
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 180 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 180 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 9 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 23 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 39 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 31 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 34 | 19% |
| Ages 35-39 | 8 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 25 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 7 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 21 | 21 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 9 | 9 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 9 | 9 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 10 | 10 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Micropower Career Institute Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Micropower Career Institute
- Reviewed on: January 04, 2011
Flag Review - Rating:
- MicroPower does not deliver what they promise. They take your money and have no direction. If you want to learn about computers do self study and do not go to Micropower
from 1 being the worst and 5 being the best I rate this school a -10
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
