Laurel Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

Its history can be traced back to the Pennsylvania Business School established in 1926. At that time, it had two campuses in Meadville and Sharon, mainly serving the education field in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

In 1977, after Richard and Patricia acquired the school, they made many major changes, such as developing an economic support department, modernizing credits and equipment, promoting local community development, etc., and renamed it Laurel Technical Institute.

School Overview

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, in the Youngstown area, and there are also branches in Sharon and other places.

Campus size: Smaller, such as the total enrollment of the Meadville campus in the fall of 2018 is 115, and the Hermitage campus has 117 full-time undergraduates in 2024.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is about 7:1 or 8:1, teachers can provide students with more personalized teaching guidance.

Certification: Accredited by relevant educational institutions, ensuring the quality of teaching and recognition of academic qualifications.

School ranking: The score on the Niche website is B, which is competitive among similar institutions.

Professional settings

The college offers a wide variety of professional courses covering multiple fields, including:

Business: Accounting and Business Administration, etc.;

Healthcare: Clinical Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Office Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technology, etc.;

Information Technology: Cloud Computing Technology, Network Management and Security, etc.;

Beauty and Hairdressing: Cosmetology, Aesthetics/Nail Technology, Cosmetology Instructor, etc.;

Culinary Arts: Culinary Arts, etc.;

Education: Early Childhood Education, etc.;

Technical: Electrical Technology, Welding and Pipeline Manufacturing Technology, etc.

Teaching Features

Practical teaching: Focus on the combination of theory and practice. Through internships, experiments, projects, etc., students can master professional knowledge and skills in practice, improve their ability to solve practical problems, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Career orientation: The curriculum is closely centered on market demand and career development, aiming to provide students with career-related knowledge and skills training, so that students can quickly adapt to their jobs after graduation and achieve seamless connection from school to the workplace.

Small class teaching: Using a small class teaching model, the number of students in each class is small, and teachers can pay attention to the learning situation of each student, provide students with personalized guidance and feedback, which is conducive to students better mastering knowledge and improving learning effects.

Campus life

Student organizations: There are some student organizations on campus, which provide students with opportunities to expand their network and improve their comprehensive quality.

Career Services: The school's career services are excellent, working closely with local employers to help students obtain internship opportunities and jobs, and improve their employment rates.

Admission Requirements and Fees

Admission Requirements: Application materials are generally required when applying, and some majors may have additional requirements, such as the Wonderlic SLE exam for some majors.

Tuition and Financial Aid: The tuition fee for 2018-2019 is $10,104, and the application fee is $50. The school provides financial aid or scholarship assistance to approximately 84% of undergraduates, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $7,969.