Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, Pennsylvania · Private, for-profit · 335 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,475 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,722 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,444 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,618 |
| $110k and up | $22,184 |
| All families (average) | $17,540 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,745 | -$14,753 | falls short | $11,906 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,048 | -$2,450 | falls short | $11,138 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,811 | +$4,313 | clears the bar | $19,628 | 4.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,551 | +$16,053 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $19,364 | -$17,134 | falls short | $9,499 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,997 | -$4,501 | falls short | $10,403 | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,977 | -$2,521 | falls short | $7,180 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $33,774 | -$2,724 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.