Great Lakes Institute of Technology Tuition & Outcomes
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 335 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.74% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,704 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,540 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 335 86.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 55.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 474
Great Lakes Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Great Lakes Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is located in Erie, PA (ZIP 16509-2482).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology public or private?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Great Lakes Institute of Technology cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,540.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,475 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,444 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,618 |
| $110,001+ | $22,184 |
How big is Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 335 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 474 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 63.74%.
First-year retention: 73.5%.
What do graduates of Great Lakes Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $26,092 six years after entry; $28,704 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,250.
71.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Great Lakes Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (38 completions)
- 05.1091 (25 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (15 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (14 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (12 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (12 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (11 completions)
- Real Estate Development (7 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.74%; median earnings $28,704 at 10 years; net price $17,540. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,540
2024 Value
In 2024 Great Lakes Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,540.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,160 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,540 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
71.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Great Lakes Institute of Technology 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 Great Lakes Institute of Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,556 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,201 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,020 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,970 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,320 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,631 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,018 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,913 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,431 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,535 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,299 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Great Lakes Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 335 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.5%), Black or African American (11.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). About 71.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in 2024 is 335 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 474 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.5%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
52.75% 100% Completion Time
63.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 52.75% of students graduating from Great Lakes Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- 05.1091: 4% male / 96% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$11,250 Median Student Debt
$28,704 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
309.12% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 38 completions
2. 05.1091: 25 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 15 completions
5. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 14 completions
6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 12 completions
7. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 12 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 11 completions
9. Real Estate Development: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Great Lakes Institute of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Great Lakes Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,496
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,288
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Erie, PA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 05.1091, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 335 students. Student body composition includes White (72.5%), Black or African American (11.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.74%. Approximately 71.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Erie, PA 16509-2482
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Great Lakes Institute of Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Lakes Institute of Technology located?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is located in Erie, PA.
How much does Great Lakes Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,540 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 474 students, White (72.5%), Black or African American (11.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
About 55.8% of students at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Great Lakes Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $26,092 six years after entry and $28,704 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Great Lakes Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,250.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology public or private?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Erie, PA.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Great Lakes Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Great Lakes Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Great Lakes Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.1%).
Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Great Lakes Institute of Technology 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
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.