Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private trade and vocational school in Media, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 810 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $14,850 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,850
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,850 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 810 64.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.05%
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is located in Media, PA (ZIP 19063-4098).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology public or private?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pennsylvania Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $14,850.
Average net price after aid: $17,850.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,159 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,247 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,109 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,400.
How big is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 810 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 21.05%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $31,499 six years after entry; $35,703 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
80.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (207 completions)
- CIP 513999 (136 completions)
- CIP 510899 (17 completions)
- CIP 010601 (13 completions)
- CIP 510806 (11 completions)
- CIP 519999 (7 completions)
- CIP 051091 (6 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (5 completions)
- CIP 521801 (5 completions)
- CIP 511502 (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.05%; median earnings $35,703 at 10 years; net price $17,850. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$14,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was $14,850.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,850
2024 Value
In 2024 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,850.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,400 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,850 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,400 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
80.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
92.75% 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $14,705 |
| 2014 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $15,367 |
| 2015 | $13,200 | $13,200 | $14,580 |
| 2016 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $13,843 |
| 2017 | $13,230 | $13,230 | $22,202 |
| 2018 | $13,365 | $13,365 | $17,580 |
| 2019 | $13,635 | $13,635 | $17,241 |
| 2020 | $13,905 | $13,905 | $17,515 |
| 2021 | $13,905 | $13,905 | $17,269 |
| 2022 | $14,175 | $14,175 | $17,442 |
| 2023 | $14,445 | $14,445 | $16,685 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 2024 is 810 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
21.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
$35,703 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
400.04% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.3999: 136 completions
CIP 51.0899: 17 completions
CIP 01.0601: 13 completions
CIP 51.0806: 11 completions
CIP 51.9999: 7 completions
CIP 05.1091: 6 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 5 completions
CIP 52.1801: 5 completions
CIP 51.1502: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 207 completions
Most popular programs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology graduates.
About
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Media, PA, offering 13 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 810 students. The institution maintains a 21.05% graduation rate. Approximately 80.06% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Media, PA 19063-4098
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.05% graduation rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pennsylvania Institute of Technology cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $14,850 and average net price is $17,850 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $31,499 six years after entry and $35,703 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pennsylvania Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
How big is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment is about 810 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology public or private?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Media, PA.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pennsylvania 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
- 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 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.