Perry Technical Institute
Perry Technical Institute provides hands-on training for skilled trades like electrical technology, HVAC, automotive, and precision machining. The school emphasizes preparing students for the workforce, with a strong focus on practical skills and employer connections. Career services assist with job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Perry Technical Institute
11 trade programs at Perry Technical Institute, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
69 | $38,071/yr | $13,499 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → |
66 | $57,462/yr | $17,797 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
66 | $37,112/yr | $8,059 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
60 | $37,096/yr | $7,892 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
57 | $75,843/yr | $16,830 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
57 | $57,782/yr | $17,146 |
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Electrical Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology Compare nationwide → |
57 | $53,153/yr | $16,830 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
56 | $36,253/yr | $7,892 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
54 | $41,301/yr | $7,892 |
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Agricultural Mechanization
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53 | $43,797/yr | $7,892 |
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Construction Trades
Construction Trades, General Compare nationwide → |
51 | $39,366/yr | $7,892 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Trade Schools Near Yakima
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 11 trade and vocational programs at Perry Technical Institute using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.