- Erie Institute of Technology is a premier educational facility providing training for the cutting-edge technological careers of tomorrow. EIT is dedicated to developing the individual abilities of each student by providing them with the necessary skills and supporting knowledge to meet the job-entry level requirements in the fields of electronics, computers and business. In order to achieve this, programs at EIT provide students with a combination of practical laboratory training and classroom instruction. EIT then offers placement assistance to aid its graduates in locating gainful employment.
School Highlights
Erie Institute of Technology Inc serves 221 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,770
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Erie Institute of Technology Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1958
Total Faculty
20 staff
28 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Erie Institute of Technology Inc has declined by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Erie Institute of Technology Inc diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
221 students
382 students
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
221 students
294 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
221 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
221 students
292 students
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% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
80%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
61%
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$48,360
$48,611
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Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $13,770 is less than the state average of $17,466. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,770
$17,466
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
89%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,032
$13,310
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,705
$6,297
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The most important prerequisites of a student are good attitude and initiative. EIT's overall objective and philosophy is to combine these attributes with the school's programs to help individuals toward a career in the fields of electronics, computers or business. Erie Institute of Technology, formerly known as American Television Electronics School (A.T.E.S.), founded in 1958, is an end product of many years of experience and planning in the field of technical education. In 1976, the school name was changed to Erie Institute of Technology and was incorporated with the principal officers being Clinton L. Oviatt, Jr. and Charles J. Wettekin. Roger C. Scarlett became an additional officer of the corporation in 1993. In the fall of 2001, EIT was acquired by Rick Griffith -- owner of Great Lakes Institute of Technology. The Institute moved to EBCO Park in 1981. In 1986, EIT was authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education to award the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree for an expanded curriculum in Electronic Engineering Technology. A new modern facility was built in the Fall of 2001 at 5539 Peach Street -- conveniently located near the Millcreek Mall and the Great Lakes Institute of Technology Main Campus -- ready for the Winter 2002 term. EIT is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Erie Institute of Technology Inc cost?
Erie Institute of Technology Inc's private state tuition is approximately $13,770.
What schools are Erie Institute of Technology Inc often compared to?
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What is Erie Institute of Technology Inc's ranking?
Erie Institute of Technology Inc ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Erie Institute of Technology Inc is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (0.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT)
Private, for profit
940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 868-9900
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 868-9900
- miles
Enrollment: 205 students
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-6666
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-6666
0.7 miles
Enrollment: 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
37.9 miles
Enrollment: 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 47% In-state tuition: $16,992 Out-state tuition: $31,612 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-3322
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-3322
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Enrollment: 1,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $5,664 Out-state tuition: $13,624 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Public
525 Falconer St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 338-1000
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 338-1000
45.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 In-state tuition: $5,080 Out-state tuition: $9,490 Minority enrollment: 22%
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