Perry Technical Institute
Perry Technical Institute is a private trade and vocational school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling about 1,072 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.99% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,047 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,072 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.99%
Perry Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Perry Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Perry Technical Institute?
Perry Technical Institute is located in Yakima, WA (ZIP 98903-1296).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Perry Technical Institute public or private?
Perry Technical Institute is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Perry Technical Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,047.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,011 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,591 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,444 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,073 |
| $110,001+ | $27,818 |
How big is Perry Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 1,072 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Perry Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 78.99%.
First-year retention: 83.5%.
What do graduates of Perry Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $57,387 six years after entry; $57,764 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,139.
56.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Perry Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (501 completions)
- CIP 460302 (82 completions)
- CIP 150404 (56 completions)
- CIP 490205 (47 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (43 completions)
- CIP 470201 (35 completions)
- Welding Technology (33 completions)
- CIP 510801 (33 completions)
- CIP 470103 (31 completions)
- CIP 460503 (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Perry Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.99%; median earnings $57,764 at 10 years; net price $20,047. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Perry Technical Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,047
2024 Value
In 2024 Perry Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,047.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,047 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Perry Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.74% 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 Perry Technical Institute 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 Perry Technical Institute 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 | — | — | $15,715 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,584 |
| 2015 | — | — | $19,255 |
| 2016 | — | — | $21,393 |
| 2017 | — | — | $20,694 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,688 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,791 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,608 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,067 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,917 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,292 |
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
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Perry Technical Institute in 2024 is 1,072 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.5%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
76.09% 100% Completion Time
78.99% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 76.09% of students graduating from Perry Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Perry Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$14,139 Median Student Debt
$57,764 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
620.36% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Perry Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 46.0302: 82 completions
CIP 15.0404: 56 completions
CIP 49.0205: 47 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 43 completions
CIP 47.0201: 35 completions
Welding Technology: 33 completions
CIP 51.0801: 33 completions
CIP 47.0103: 31 completions
CIP 46.0503: 28 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 501 completions
Most popular programs at Perry Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Perry Technical Institute graduates.
About
Perry Technical Institute is a private non-profit institution located in Yakima, WA, offering 15 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,072 students. The institution maintains a 78.99% graduation rate. Approximately 56.12% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Yakima, WA 98903-1296
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Perry Technical Institute 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.
FAQ
How much does Perry Technical Institute cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,047 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Perry Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $57,387 six years after entry and $57,764 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Perry Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Perry Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,139.
How big is Perry Technical Institute?
Total enrollment is about 1,072 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Perry Technical Institute public or private?
Perry Technical Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Yakima, WA.
Is Perry Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Perry Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Perry Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Perry Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Perry Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Perry Technical Institute reports 63.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Perry Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Perry Technical Institute 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.