Laurel Technical Institute
Hermitage, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit, 2-year
At a glance
Average net price
$6,778
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.2%
Admission rate
85%
Undergrad size
163
In-state tuition
$13,431
Out-of-state tuition
$13,431
Cost of attendance
$14,270
Median earnings (10y)
$28,311
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
5 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (80% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Health15%
- Trades & services80%
- Personal services57.0%~93 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions15.0%~24 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Construction trades12.0%~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Precision production11.0%~18 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science5.0%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
12 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | $16,336 | $13,600 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 45 | $22,191 | $13,214 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | $37,086 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | $21,989 | $12,282 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 10 | $33,428 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | — | — | $8,684 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | — | — | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | — | — | $25,076 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | — | $29,199 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Laurel Technical Institute
Laurel Technical Institute is a small institution located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 163 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Personal services, Health professions, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Laurel Technical Institute — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,778 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $13,431 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,270 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.2%, a strong completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $28,311 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Laurel Technical Institute confers degrees and certificates across 5 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Personal services, Health professions, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (80% of credentials), health (15% of credentials), stem (5% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Laurel Technical Institute accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (rural), Laurel Technical Institute draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Technical Institute
Q.How much does Laurel Technical Institute cost?
The average net price at Laurel Technical Institute is $6,778 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,270.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Laurel Technical Institute?
Laurel Technical Institute has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Laurel Technical Institute?
Laurel Technical Institute admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Laurel Technical Institute graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Laurel Technical Institute graduate earns $28,311 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Laurel Technical Institute?
Published tuition is $13,431 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Laurel Technical Institute located?
Laurel Technical Institute is located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16148).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Laurel Technical Institute at their official website.