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Industrial Management Training Institute

Waterbury, Connecticut · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Electrician schoolsPlumbing schoolsHVAC schools
78%completion rate · Connecticut avg 72%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$46,512median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$55,344median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,902annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 233 Mill St, Waterbury, CT 06706 · Phone: (203) 753-7910 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Industrial Management Training Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Waterbury, Connecticut, offering electrician, plumbing, and HVAC programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 78.3% completion rate versus a 71.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $55,344 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Industrial Management Training Institute is reported at $44,902, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 36.1% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Industrial Management… Industrial Management…: 78.3% 78.3% Connecticut average Connecticut average: 71.5% 71.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$47,680$77,540$95,070
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$45,670$77,280$94,440
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$45,280$76,610$86,650

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Connecticut (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 37 $31,993 $32,925 $9,500
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 12 $32,769 $34,704 $7,626
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $42,556 not reported $9,500

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.

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About this school

Industrial Management Training Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Waterbury, Connecticut, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards programs across three families, with the most common being electrician schools (37 completers), plumbing schools (12 completers), and HVAC schools (11 completers), out of 60 total trade completers among 114 undergraduate students.

According to federal data, the completion rate here is 78.3%, above the Connecticut state average of 71.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,344. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $44,902, and 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

This campus, located in a midsize city, appears geared toward students pursuing focused, trade-specific training in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fields rather than broad academic study, based on the program families offered; whether these are short certificate programs or longer associate-level tracks is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the school's 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?

The campus offers electrician, plumbing, and HVAC programs, with electrician schools being the largest with 37 completers, followed by plumbing (12) and HVAC (11).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 78.3%, which is above the Connecticut state average of 71.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $9,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,344, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $44,902 per year.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid packaging, and institutional ownership structure compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (203) 753-7910 or via its website for details.

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/?415057.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's focus on electrician, plumbing, and HVAC training suggests hands-on trade preparation, but specific fit for career changers, such as flexible scheduling, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Industrial Management Training Institute at (203) 753-7910 or visit https://imti.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Federal data does not provide comparisons to other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?415057 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Connecticut

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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.

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