Is Great Lakes Institute of Technology worth it?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Erie, Pennsylvania (midsize suburb). It awarded 161 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, diagnostic medical sonography technician and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$25,428
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,970
Median earnings 10 years after
$28,704
Average net price
$17,540
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
161
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
335
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,280 | $21,745 | 89 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $45,373 | $52,551 | 56 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,108 | $34,048 | 55 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $41,229 | $40,811 | 52 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $18,155 | $33,977 | 31 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $24,398 | $31,997 | 25 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,364 | N/A | 25 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | $33,774 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 7 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
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Sources: federal figures for Great Lakes Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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