Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,500

3.09% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,980

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

810

64.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

21.1%

16 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (132 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 207 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. 91.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.21% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (135 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $13,500, which is $−1,397 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $13,500, which is $1,397 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,980.

In 2024, 91% 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

$13,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was $13,500. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $−1,397 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$17,980

2024 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,980. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology grew by 10.3%.

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

$10,500

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was of $10,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 16.7% between 2023 and 2024.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.6% with respect to 2023, 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.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 810 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 526 students and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 64.9% 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 67.5% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 4.57% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% Asian, 0.864% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% 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 (62.2%), followed by White Female (15.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 810 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 526 and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

50%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), 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 (2024)

Black or African American
547 enrolled students
White
141 enrolled students
Two or More Races
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is 67.5% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 4.57% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% Asian, 0.864% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 173 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 (135 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (132 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 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 Agriculture (13 degrees awarded), Health (187 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,593,116 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,217 people), Other managers (854,739 people), Financial managers (542,129 people), and Chief executives & legislators (436,348 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 2024 are Agriculture (13 degrees awarded), Health (187 degrees), Engineering Technologies (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Agriculture (13 degrees awarded), Health (187 degrees), Engineering Technologies (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,956,484 people), Elementary & secondary schools (862,139 people), Computer Systems Design (645,324 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (543,152 people), and Banking & related activities (475,386 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.

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants

Most Common (2024)

132 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 132 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, which is 0.0895 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in General Applied Horticulture Operations, which is 2.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 33 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 74% of students graduating from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
135 degrees awarded
White
52 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is black or african american (135 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

0.966% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
244 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
216 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is black or african american female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (216 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.78M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 497k (28%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 11.5M. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology employs 18 Instructors. Most academics at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are Female Instructor (14), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.78M

2024 Endowment

12.6%

growth from 2023

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.78M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology grew 12.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.52M

2024 Salaries

8.03%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology paid a median of $6.52M in salaries, which represents 56.6% of their overall expenditure ($11.5M) and a 8.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 23.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology paid a total of $1.58M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

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