Perry Technical Institute

www.perrytech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,562
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,072
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    79%
    327 Graduates

    About

    Perry Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Perry Technical Institute were Electrician (82 degrees awarded), Instrumentation Technology (56 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (35 degrees).

    In 2024, 501 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Perry Technical Institute. 22.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (286 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,562.

    In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Perry Technical Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $18,562
    2024 Value
    14.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Perry Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,562. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Perry Technical Institute grew by 14.8%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    78% of undergraduate students at Perry Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.27% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Perry Technical Institute (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.

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    Enrollment

    Perry Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,072 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Perry Technical Institute is 1,072 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Perry Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Perry Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% White, 2.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.933% Asian, 0.466% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.373% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Perry Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (49.6%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Perry Technical Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,072 students. The full-time enrollment at Perry Technical Institute is 1,072 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Perry Technical Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    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 Perry Technical Institute was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Perry Technical Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      682 enrolled students
    2. White
      299 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      26 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Perry Technical Institute is 63.6% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% White, 2.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.933% Asian, 0.466% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.373% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 10 students (0.933%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 279 fewer women than men received degrees from Perry Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Perry Technical Institute is hispanic or latino (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Perry Technical Institute is Electrician (82 degrees awarded), followed by Instrumentation Technology (56 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (35 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Perry Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (132 degrees awarded), Transportation (47 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute are Other managers (74,512 people), Construction managers (51,815 people), Software developers (40,585 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,093 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,880 people).

    The most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute in 2024 are Construction (132 degrees awarded), Transportation (47 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees), Precision Production (44 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute are Construction (132 degrees awarded), Transportation (47 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees), Precision Production (44 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute are Construction (127,280 people), Computer Systems Design (57,635 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,226 people), Elementary & secondary schools (46,199 people), and Air transportation (39,581 people).

    The most specialized majors at Perry Technical Institute are Construction (132 degrees awarded), Transportation (47 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees), Precision Production (44 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Perry Technical Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Perry Technical Institute was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    390
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    111
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Perry Technical Institute, which is 3.51 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (111).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Perry Technical Institute in Electrician, which is 26.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Perry Technical Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 32 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    74%
    100% Completion Time
    77%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 74% of students graduating from Perry Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      286 degrees awarded
    2. White
      164 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Perry Technical Institute is hispanic or latino (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

    1.6% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      213 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      212 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      200 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Perry Technical Institute is hispanic or latino male (213 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (212 degrees).

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    Operations

    Perry Technical Institute has an endowment valued at nearly $7.76M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 49.8k (0.642%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Perry Technical Institute had a total salary expenditure of 17.1M. Perry Technical Institute employs 57 Instructors. Most academics at Perry Technical Institute are Male Instructor (48), and Female Instructor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Perry Technical Institute are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

    Endowment

    $7.76M
    2024 Endowment
    7.31%
    growth from 2023

    Perry Technical Institute has an endowment valued at about $7.76M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Perry Technical Institute grew 7.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.35M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $8.56M
    2024 Salaries
    8.62%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Perry Technical Institute paid a median of $8.56M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($17.1M) and a 8.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.99% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    57
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Perry Technical Institute paid a total of $4.8M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 56% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Perry Technical Institute were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

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