Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3706
About Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a private two-year college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 351 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 89.29% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (85.2%) and Black or African American (9.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,524.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is known for
Top program completions
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General121
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 60% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.
Campus
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 15206-3706
- NCES locale
- City
See Urban (City) college profile for median costs and outcomes at similar campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Size
Enrollment
351
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 430
- Full-time share
- 25%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,295
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.89%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2015 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,573 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,733 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,733 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc reported total enrollment of about 351 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 22% male and 78% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.2%), Black or African American (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). About 22.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in 2024 is 351 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 430 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
42.86% 100% Completion Time
89.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.86% of students graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 27% male / 73% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc graduates earn a median of $53,524 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,524. Median federal loan debt: $19,295.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc graduates report median earnings of $53,524 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,291
- Pennsylvania median 0.54× the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median 0.53× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.56× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,216
- Pennsylvania median 0.37× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 0.35× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc at a glance
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a private non-profit institution in Pittsburgh, PA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian85.2%Black or African American9.4%Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Schools near Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Other campuses in Pittsburgh, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc located?
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is 49.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 98 applicants and 48 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc?
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 430 students, White (85.2%), Black or African American (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc earn?
Median earnings are $46,066 six years after entry and $53,524 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,295.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc public or private?
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc an HBCU?
No. Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc a tribal college?
No. Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.