Erie Institute of Technology Inc
- 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 232 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Erie Institute of Technology Inc is one of 4 community colleges within Erie County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Erie Institute of Technology Inc is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (0.0 miles away).
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Erie Institute of Technology Inc places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Erie Institute of Technology Inc | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 24 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 232 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 232 students | 372 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| % Black | 7% | 14% |
| % White | 88% | 63% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 64% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,300 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Erie Institute of Technology Inc is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT)Private, for profit205 students | 0.00 Mi940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16510
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Erie, PA 16502
(814)453-6016 2.7046 - Fortis Institute-EriePrivate, for profit652 students | 4.00 Mi5757 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814)838-7673 4.00652 - 125 students | 29.90 Mi847 N Main Street Ste 204
Meadville, PA 16335
(814)724-0700 29.90125 - 371 students | 38.00 Mi504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
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