Great Lakes Institute of Technology

www.glit.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$17,159

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.28%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

346

71.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.1%

118 Graduates

About

Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Great Lakes Institute of Technology were General Cosmetology (48 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (46 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees).

In 2021, 281 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Lakes Institute of Technology. 94.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (199 degrees), 6.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,159.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Great Lakes Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,159

2021 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Great Lakes Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,159. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Great Lakes Institute of Technology grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Great Lakes Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Great Lakes Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.14% with respect to 2020, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Great Lakes Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was 2.28%, which represents 7 out of the 307 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Great Lakes Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 346 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 248 students and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Great Lakes Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.4% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 5.49% Two or More Races, 4.62% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.18% Asian.

Students enrolled at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (69.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.5%) and Two or More Races Female (5.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 346 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 248 and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Great Lakes Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Great Lakes Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Great Lakes Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
254 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students
Two or More Races
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 73.4% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 5.49% Two or More Races, 4.62% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.18% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 251 more women than men received degrees from Great Lakes Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is white (199 degrees awarded). There were 6.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is General Cosmetology (48 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (46 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Great Lakes Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) and Health (160 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) and Health (160 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) and Health (160 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are Personal & Culinary Services (100 degrees awarded) and Health (160 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Great Lakes Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
48 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
46 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was General Cosmetology with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Great Lakes Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Institute of Technology, which is 0.0564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Great Lakes Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in Massage Therapy, which is 0.182 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in General Cosmetology, which is 47 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

83%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 83% of students graduating from Great Lakes Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
199 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is white (199 degrees awarded). There were 6.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

0.712% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
189 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is white female (189 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).

Operations

Great Lakes Institute of Technology employs 25 No academic ranks. Most academics at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are Female No academic rank (25), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Institute of Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.49M - Federal
$324k - State
$69.7k - Local

As of 2021, Great Lakes Institute of Technology received $1.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $324k from state grants and contracts, and $69.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.86M

2021 Salaries

0.181%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Great Lakes Institute of Technology paid a median of $2.86M in salaries, a 0.181% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Great Lakes Institute of Technology paid a total of $1.25M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was No academic rank with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Institute of Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was Female No academic rank with 25 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Great Lakes Institute of Technology.