Erie Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Northwest Regional Technology Institute
3104 State St
Erie, Pennsylvania 16508-2820

• Programs: accounting and computer science, data entry, business support services, medical office assistant, administrative assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 43 students, 67 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Triangle Tech-Erie
2000 Liberty St
Erie, Pennsylvania 16502-2594

• Programs: electrician, carpentry, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 176 students, 253 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Erie Business Center
246 W Ninth St
Erie, Pennsylvania 16501

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, marketing, accounting, medical assistant, information science, physical therapist assistant, legal assistant, medical records tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 287 students, 311 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Gannon University
109 W Sixth St
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, electrical engineering, registered nursing, health professions, biology, business management, physician assistant, criminal justice and safety.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 4,134 students, 3,649 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,231 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 450-580. Writing: 440-550.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Great Lakes Institute of Technology
5100 Peach Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509-2482

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, massage therapy, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 291 students, 433 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
1858 W Grandview Blvd
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509-1025

• Programs: osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, biological and biomedical sciences, education courses.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 2,135 students, 88 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mercyhurst College
501 E 38th St
Erie, Pennsylvania 16546

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international studies, business management, criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, special ed, liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 4,253 students, 3,807 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,141 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-570. Math: 460-580. Writing: 450-570.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
5091 Station Rd
Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-0002

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, electronic commerce, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical engineering, psychology, MIS, marketing, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 4,171 students, 4,193 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,354 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 480-590.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.