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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Media, PA·Private nonprofit·661 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%. 78% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
661
Students
$16,685
Net Price
33%
Grad Rate
$32,500
Earnings
10 yr
$6,334
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Media, Pennsylvania with approximately 661 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,685 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $32,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private junior college and technical school in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, near Media. The college, which typically enrolls between 450 and 850 students, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt of $6,334 is genuinely appealing, and the affordable net price makes this accessible for students watching their budget. However, a 33% graduation rate is a serious red flag worth discussing, meaning most students who start here don't finish — and those who do are earning a median of $32,500 a decade out, which is modest for the investment of time and money. Worth considering only if you have a very specific technical program in mind and a clear plan to stay on track to completion.

Founded
1953
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions93%
Business & Marketing1%
Computer Science0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$14,445
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,445
Avg Net Price
$16,685
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants78%
Median debt at graduation$6,334

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
33%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White20%
Black60%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (661 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

800 Manchester Ave

Media, PA 19063-4098

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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