Perry Technical Institute ★ Hidden gem
Yakima, Washington · Private, nonprofit · 1,072 undergraduates
All 12 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,011 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,591 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,444 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,073 |
| $110k and up | $27,818 |
| All families (average) | $20,047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $86,370 | +$45,759 | clears the bar | $17,797 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $99,294 | +$58,683 | clears the bar | $16,830 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $45,720 | +$5,109 | clears the bar | $16,602 | 3.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,112 | +$11,501 | clears the bar | $7,892 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $83,230 | +$42,619 | clears the bar | $17,146 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,320 | +$5,709 | clears the bar | $7,892 | 1.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,660 | +$9,049 | clears the bar | $7,892 | 0.9 yrs |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,646 | +$12,035 | clears the bar | $7,892 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $50,820 | +$10,209 | clears the bar | $13,499 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,146 | +$6,535 | clears the bar | $8,059 | 1.2 yrs |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,617 | +$20,006 | clears the bar | $7,892 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,447 | +$27,836 | clears the bar | $16,830 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 79% 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.