Perry Technical Institute is a non-profit technical school that offers 13 specialized training programs: Agricultural Equipment Technician; Automotive Technology; Business Technology & Accounting; Construction; Electrical Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology; Information Technology & Communication Systems; Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology; Precision Machining & Manufacturing; Medical Assistant; Medical Office Administration & Coding; Plumbing Technician; and Welding Technology.
Date founded
1940
Degrees offered
Certificate
School accreditation
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Authorized by the Washington State Student Achievement Council and approved by the Veteran's Administration.
Specialized accreditation
Most programs offer students the opportunity to earn industry certifications.
Specialized licensure
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries provides licensing for Electrical Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology; Plumbing Technician; and Information Technology & Communication Systems.
School setting
Setting
Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Yakima
Population of city the school is in
84,300
Public transportation to campus
Public transportation is available through Yakima Transit. Schedules are available in the main office.
School groups are welcome on Perry's campus. To schedule a tour, call the Admissions Office at 509.453.0374 or 888.528.8586. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday.
Thirteen programs offered at Perry are certificate programs. The Business Technology & Accounting and Information Technology & Communication Systems are degree programs where students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. An Associate of Applied Science degree can be earned in several certificate programs by taking additional courses at Yakima Valley Community College.
Student Body
Enrollment
Number of full time, male students
667
Number of full time, female students
127
Total number of male students
667
Total number of female students
127
Total number of students
795
Class size never exceeds 26 students.
Costs
Program costs
Total program costs vary by program ranging from $19,500 to $46,335. Variables include the length of the program, books, tools and additional fees. Costs include tuition, fees, books, and tools.
Application fee is waived when prospective students attend an open house event and while they are on campus set a time to take the entrance exam.
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate
Required for all students
Interview
Required for some students
Other application materials
A valid driver's license and current driving abstract is required for the automotive technology program. The graphics technology program requires two reference forms as part of the application process.
Exams
Required exams
Admission is dependent on successful passage of a program entrance exam.
