Micropower Career Institute

243 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 03809400
  • President: Sam Hiranandaney
  • Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Differs by Program
  • Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 183

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.mpow.edu

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Accreditation

  • Council on Occupational Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications


    None Available

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Micropower Career Institute directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Health and Clinical Professions

 Certificate
Dental Assistant Degree27
Medical Assistant Degree57

Mechanic and Repair Technology

 Certificate
Computer Installation and Repair Technology Degree14

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

  • Open Admission Policy
  • - Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 183
  • - Undergraduate: 183

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 59

    - Female: 121

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender
  • - Male: 59

    - Female: 121

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 180

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 180

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10.5%
American Indian10.5%
Black8245%
Asian53%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic5128%
White3318%
Unknown74%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1821%
Ages 18-1995%
Ages 20-212313%
Ages 22-243922%
Ages 25-293117%
Ages 30-343419%
Ages 35-3984%
Ages 40-492514%
Ages 50-6574%
Age Over 6510.6%
Age Unknown10.6%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Overall Graduation Rate

  • 85%

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 78%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered

The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.

 Tuition and FeesAvg Program Completion
Computer Installation and Repair Technology

960 Contact Hours

$13,99512 Months
Medical Assistant

900 Contact Hours

$11,89511 Months
Dental Assistant

900 Contact Hours

$13,89511 Months
Bookkeeping

900 Contact Hours

$8,50011 Months

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Micropower Career Institute, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.mpow.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$14,842$8,872$5,845
$0 - $30,000$14,253$10,245$11,264
$30,000 - $48,000$16,720$10,245$10,994
$48,001 - $75,000$17,243$10,245-

Breakdown of Expenses: Computer Installation and Repair Technology

The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the Computer Installation and Repair Technology program at Micropower Career Institute over the past several years.

2011-122010-112009-10
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees$13,100$13,100$8,705
Books and Supplies$895$895$895
2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus Housing Expenses
Room and Board$7,200$7,200$7,200
Other Expenses$2,448$2,448$2,448
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,448$2,448$2,448
2011-122010-112009-10
Total Expenses
Off Campus$23,643$23,643$19,248
Off Campus with Family$16,443$16,443$12,048

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid100100%$5,298
All Federal Grants100100%$5,298
Pell Grants100100%$5,298
All Student Loans55%$1,000
Federal Student Loans55%$1,000

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)25.0%--
Number in Default5--
Number in Repayment191-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees573027
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service24618
Primarily Instruction24618
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial33-
Other Professionals11-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional29209
Clerical And Secretarial1385
Skilled Crafts11-
Service and/or Maintenance33-
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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