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Erie Institute of Technology Inc
Erie, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 940 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA 16565 · Phone: (814) 868-9900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Erie Institute of Technology Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Erie, PA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc has a 66.7% completion rate, near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $10,738 and median earnings of $41,951 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Erie Institute of Technology Inc; the school does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 47.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Erie Institute of Technology Inc is a private for-profit trade school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, a midsize suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in the federal Title IV program, meaning students may use FAFSA-based financial aid and Pell Grants to help pay for coursework. Its primary program area is medical assistant programs, with one program offered in that family serving an undergraduate enrollment of 221 students.
Looking at the numbers: the campus completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $10,738, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $41,951. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 47.5% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program path into medical assistant work rather than a broad menu of trades. Program length and schedule details (full-time vs. part-time, clinical hours) are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit with work or family schedules. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Erie Institute of Technology Inc offers medical assistant programs, its single reported program family, serving an undergraduate enrollment of 221 students.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in the Title IV federal aid program, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,738, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,951.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (814) 868-9900 or visit https://www.erieit.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different funding structures and accountability requirements compared to public or non-profit institutions; verifying accreditation and outcomes is especially useful in this context.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm the schedule and duration of its medical assistant program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212434.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused medical assistant program, which may suit someone seeking a targeted career path, though specific schedule and format details are not reported in federal data, so contacting the school is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details related to its medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Erie Institute of Technology Inc at (814) 868-9900 or through its website at https://www.erieit.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212434 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.