Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie Institute of Technology offers students program options in computer, electronics, manufacturing and technology careers. The programs at EIT are designed for individuals looking to enter a new career field or have a desire to move up in their current field. The instructors at this school are subject-matter experts and have worked in the field in which they are teaching. The school participates in federal financial aid and also encourages students to explore alternative sources of funding such as veterans grants and participation in the Workforce Investment Act.
The Erie County Technical School provides an option for adult learners who want to acquire new skills without necessarily pursuing a degree. Classes run approximately six weeks and are held an average of two to three days a week and around three hours per class session. Each course cost on average $300 as of 2011. Programs are offered in medical, business, manufacturing and other trades. There is no financial aid available, students must pay for courses at the time of registration.
The Pittsburgh campus of ITT Technical Institute offers students program options in the fields of criminal justice, drafting and design, health sciences, business, electronics technology and business technology. The school offers on-line and on campus formats for obtaining associate's and bachelor's degree in the different programs. ITT Technical Institute does participate in federal financial aid and students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine individual eligibility.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute offers the schools of business, building technology, criminal justice, design, health care, nursing and technology. There are many different degree programs available to students within the colleges from certificates of study to bachelor's degrees. The Pittsburgh Technical Institute also offers an on-line option for students unable to attend classes on campus. Programs in the online option include business administration, criminal justice and medical coding. There is off-campus housing options and federal financial aid is available.