Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,800

2021 Average Net Price

$16,079

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.2%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

549

60.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.3%

88 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (36 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. 80.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (56 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $10,800, which is $2,832 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $10,800, which is $2,832 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,079.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was $10,800. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $2,832 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,079

2021 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,079. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology grew by 5.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,000

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was of $6,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.75% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was 1.2%, which represents 5 out of the 418 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 549 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 334 students and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 60.8% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.8% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 7.29% Two or More Races, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.729% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.1%), followed by White Female (12%) and Two or More Races Female (6.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 549 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 334 and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 60.8% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

40%

2020 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
356 enrolled students
White
93 enrolled students
Two or More Races
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 64.8% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 7.29% Two or More Races, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.729% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (6.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 64 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (36 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (92 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Protective Services (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,653,058 people), Registered nurses (1,388,475 people), Software developers (529,537 people), Secondary school teachers (419,613 people), and Other managers (283,505 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 2021 are Health (92 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Health (92 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Elementary & secondary schools (2,897,490 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,610,817 people), Computer Systems Design (631,283 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (409,120 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (390,655 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Physical Therapy Technician
19 degree-majors awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
12 degree-majors awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was Physical Therapy Technician with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, which is 0.238 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.9 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to women at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is Male and White (80% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
White
28 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (28 degrees).

11.5% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is black or african american female (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (20 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Female Instructor (11), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.24M

2021 Salaries

1.37%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology paid a median of $4.24M in salaries, a 1.37% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology paid a total of $1.21M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.