C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Laurel Business Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 79%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
D
43/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

397
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Laurel Business Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,819
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,264
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
69.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
52.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 3rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Laurel Business Institute

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$58,364$65,763+1%#239 of 560#275$20,375
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$43,988$47,004-31%#58 of 59#58$13,394
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management—$38,582-29%#116 of 117#116—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$29,562-20%#282 of 286#284—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Laurel Business Institute Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $161,546
  • Avg rent near campus: $944/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15468 (9.7% cap, New Salem)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,680 $10,680

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 30 grads/yr Electrician 26 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 17 grads/yr Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other 16 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 16 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 15 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 13 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 10 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 7 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 6 grads/yr Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 5 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 4 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 4 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 3 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 3 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 2 grads/yr Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design 1 grads/yr Cloud Computing 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Laurel Business Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
$35k/yr 575,200 jobs
Manicurists and pedicurists
$35k/yr 210,100 jobs
Shampooers
$31k/yr 18,500 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

Student Demographics

397
Total Students
77%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 9%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Laurel Business Institute?
Tuition at Laurel Business Institute is $10,680 for in-state students and $10,680 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute?
The graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Laurel Business Institute a good school?
Laurel Business Institute has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute has a total enrollment of 397 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology