Great Lakes Institute of Technology

Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a for-profit, two-year trade school in Erie, PA. It is accessible to all, admitting 100% of applicants. It is a very small sized college with full-time enrollment of 376 undergrads. Great Lakes Institute of Technology undergrads can choose from 11 different majors across three academic disciplines. The most highly demanded selections are Cosmetology, Veterinary Technician and Assistant, and Medical Assistant, which when consolidated represent 47% of students. It has an excellent medical assistant technology program, ranking 6th in the United States. It also has both the #1 medical assistant technology and cosmetology programs Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Great Lakes Institute of Technology placed 11th in Pennsylvania according to our best trade schools list. 75% of Great Lakes Institute of Technology undergraduates walk on graduation day, shifting into the employment market equipped to make some money. Two years after graduating, alumni take home an average salary of $18,800. After another four years of work experience, their average income climbs 18.6% to $22,300; however, that is still 44.4% short of the national median income. Those of you applying may like to be aware that it doesn't have early decision. Also, the retention rate for first-time students is 77%. Respecting your wallet, be aware that the average aid granted to undergrads is $5,230. Related to demographics, 13% of professors are men and 91% of students are female. To wind things up, 20% of Great Lakes Institute of Technology graduates are out of work six years after graduating and six years after completing their studies, one quarter of graduates earn $34,300 or more.