Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007617
- Phone: (616) 957-6036
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (248) 589-1078
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (248) 589-1078
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,228Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Carnegie Institute
3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
The Carnegie Institute School of Allied Health Technology was founded in 1947 as a postsecondary school with a mission to assess health care support service needs and develop specialized accredited programs to fulfill those needs.
Licensed by the Michigan State Department of Education, it was the first school of its kind to get such recognition in the state, and one of the first in the country to offer a structured Medical Assistant program. Since then, it has the privilege of being the first to be accredited for a number of programs in the State of Michigan. Originally opened in Detroit, the campus’s current location is on the Stephenson Highway in Troy, Michigan.
The institute currently offers no less than a dozen sub-baccalaureate programs in the field of allied health care services. The courses are:
- Medical assistant
- Medical insurance biller
- Medical administrative assistant
- Medical business specialist
- Massage therapy
- Electroneurodiagnostic technologist
- Cardiology technician
- Vascular technologist
- Cardiovascular technologist
- Invasive cardiovascular technologist
- Cardiac electrophysiology technologist
- Pacemaker/ICD technician
Average tuition for 2012-2013 enrollments were $10,700, and 86% of the undergraduate students availed of financial aid in some form – primarily grants and scholarships averaging over $5,200 each.
The institute offers externship and clinical rotation training, which gives them hands-on experience working in a real-life clinical environment such as a hospital or another type of health care center. They also offer placement services through a database containing 55 major hospitals and 300 medical facilities.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Carnegie Institute accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Carnegie Institute is around 130 students. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 19% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $14,000-$16,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $350 for part time students
- Some programs may have tuition rates locked at the first year rate for up to five years.
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $6,581 |
Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $5,408 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Carnegie Institute may offer services to students like those listed below:- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Carnegie Institute by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Health and Clinical Professions
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carnegie Institute.
- Ross Medical Education Center - Madison Heights in Lansing, MI (2 miles away)
- Abcott Institute in Doral, FL (8 miles away)
- Dorsey Schools - Waterford Pontiac in Chicago, IL (13 miles away)
- Ross Medical Education Center - Redford in Monroe, LA (15 miles away)
- Ross Medical Education Center - Canton in Niles, OH (24 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007617
- Phone: (616) 957-6036
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (248) 589-1078
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (248) 589-1078