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Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, Washington · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 1,072 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$20,047
cheaper than 11% of comparable schools
Completion rate
79.7%
Median debt at completion
$14,139
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$57,764
earns ~$2,881.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Perry Technical Institute is a private nonprofit school in Yakima, WA that mainly awards certificates. With over 1,000 students, it focuses on trade training like HVAC, electrical work, and vehicle repair. The school reports a 79.7% completion rate and provides data on typical earnings for graduates.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $20,047. At the time of completion, the median student debt reported is $14,139. Ten years after entry, the median earnings for all graduates are reported at $57,764.

Net price is 118% above the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 51% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$52,107
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$51,794
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,993
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$32,806
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$30,305
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 7 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$73,035
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$52,822
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$31,042
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$30,409
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost on average after aid?
The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $20,047.
What programs are available and what credential do they offer?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Electromechanical Technologies, plus Plumbing, Ground Transportation, and six other programs.
What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers are reported at $52,107.
How many students finish their programs?
The school reports a completion rate of 79.7%.
Is this school public or private?
Perry Technical Institute is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in Washington

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham$5,99751.6%$49,748
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake$12,21047.9%$43,814
Centralia CollegeCentralia$9,86246.4%$43,140
Clark CollegeVancouver$11,46542.4%$42,356
Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood$9,86451.7%$41,787
Columbia Basin CollegePasco$8,31742.8%$46,680
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 236212. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.