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Institute of Technology
Salem, Oregon · Private for-profit career college
Address: 4700 Silverton Road NE, Salem, OR 97305 · Phone: (503) 363-9001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Institute of Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Salem, Oregon, offering LPN/LVN and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Institute of Technology has a 66.4% completion rate, above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $37,507 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Institute of Technology is $41,656, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 47.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,000 | $80,470 | $90,690 |
| Medical assistants | $43,760 | $50,410 | $59,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 104 | $45,663 | $50,606 | $12,667 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 44 | $32,194 | $32,045 | $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.
About this school
Institute of Technology is a private for-profit trade school located in Salem, Oregon. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus concentrates on two program families: LPN / LVN programs (104 completers) and Medical assistant programs (44 completers), making healthcare training its primary focus.
Federal data show a completion rate of 66.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $37,507. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $41,656, and 47.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Based on the concentration in LPN/LVN and medical assistant training, this campus is oriented toward students seeking direct-entry healthcare careers rather than multi-year associate degrees; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should independently verify accreditation status, program details, and outcomes by contacting the school directly or reviewing its official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Institute of Technology offers LPN / LVN programs (104 completers) and medical assistant programs (44 completers), falling under the lpn-programs and medical-assistant-programs families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, 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 Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can 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 66.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,507.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $41,656.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Institute of Technology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and institutional funding sources compared with 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 at (503) 363-9001 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441663.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on LPN/LVN and medical assistant training suggests a healthcare-career orientation, but specific fit for career changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (503) 363-9001 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Institute of Technology at (503) 363-9001 or through its website at https://www.iot.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441663 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.