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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA 19063 · Phone: (800) 422-0025 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2023 · Other · American Physical Therapy Association; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit trade school in Media, Pennsylvania, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology carry a median debt of $16,500 and earn a median of $35,703 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 66.2% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is not reported in federal data; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 80.1% 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 | Associate degree | 14 | $32,155 | $25,615 | $17,584 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $23,084 | $20,791 | $7,876 |
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
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Media, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its nursing-related offerings carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The campus's most notable trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 20 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 810.
Federal data shows some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion rate for similar institutions is 66.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $35,703. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A notably high share of students, 80.1%, receive Pell Grants, indicating the student population includes many from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused medical assistant credential rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult career-changers should verify scheduling and program length directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, contact the school at (800) 422-0025, visit https://www.pit.edu/, or check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 20 completers reported. It offers 2 programs in total in this data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 80.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable institutions is 66.2%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $35,703.
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 at (800) 422-0025 or visit https://www.pit.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit school. Non-profit status generally means revenue is reinvested in the institution rather than distributed to shareholders, though this alone doesn't guarantee outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214582.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused medical assistant program and a high share of Pell-eligible students, but specific fit for adult career-changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data. Contact the school to discuss your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This information is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 422-0025 to ask about certification or licensing requirements for medical assistant programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pennsylvania Institute of Technology by phone at (800) 422-0025 or through its website, https://www.pit.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214582 to compare similar 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.