C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Laurel Technical Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
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: 74%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
46/100
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

160
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
93%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$28,311
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,397
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,706
Median debt at graduation
73.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
60.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 1st 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 Technical 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$51,312$57,284-12%#461 of 560#489$19,677
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$45,973-6%#341 of 547#332—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$45,116—————
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$30,722-27%#462 of 476#467$12,593
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$29,796—————

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $217,894
  • Avg rent near campus: $954/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 16121 (14.4% cap, Farrell)

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🏆 Where Laurel Technical Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#27
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

160
Total Students
58%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 4%
Black 17%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 80%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Laurel Technical Institute?
Laurel Technical Institute has an acceptance rate of 93%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Laurel Technical Institute?
Tuition at Laurel Technical Institute is $10,680 for in-state students and $10,680 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Laurel Technical Institute?
The graduation rate at Laurel Technical Institute is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Laurel Technical Institute a good school?
Laurel Technical Institute has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (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 (C): 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 Technical Institute?
Laurel Technical Institute has a total enrollment of 160 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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