Is Perry Technical Institute worth it?
Perry Technical Institute is a private nonprofit, two-year institution in Yakima, Washington (small city). It awarded 501 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, instrumentation technology and truck and bus driver instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,720
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,923
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,764
Average net price
$20,047
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
501
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,072
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $57,462 | $86,370 | 135 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $75,843 | $99,294 | 124 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $41,301 | $49,660 | 99 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $57,782 | $83,230 | 73 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $36,253 | $52,112 | 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $38,071 | $50,820 | 55 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $37,096 | $46,320 | 49 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $37,112 | $47,146 | 34 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $53,153 | $68,447 | 30 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate certificate | $39,366 | $60,617 | 28 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Undergraduate certificate | $43,797 | $52,646 | 25 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,720 | N/A | 24 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 82 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 56 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 47 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 43 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 35 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | Associate | 31 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
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Sources: federal figures for Perry Technical Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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