Cost & ROI · 2026
Is YTI Career Institute-Altoona worth it?
Pay $20,822/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $30,188 ten years out — about 1.4× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
YTI Career Institute-Altoona vs Pennsylvania avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Pennsylvania college and the typical US college.
| Metric | YTI Career Institute-Altoona | Pennsylvania avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $20,822 | $22,267 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $30,188 | $57,791 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | $22,695 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 28.6% | 55.2% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 76.1% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median YTI Career Institute-Altoona grad earns about -$592,480 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about YTI Career Institute-Altoona
The average student at YTI Career Institute-Altoona pays $20,822 a year after grants and scholarships. That is below the PA average net price of $22,267.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $30,188 — below the PA median of $57,791. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Pennsylvania colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of YTI Career Institute-Altoona.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at YTI Career Institute-Altoona?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,822 per year. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $83,288.
How much do YTI Career Institute-Altoona graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, YTI Career Institute-Altoona graduates earn a median of $30,188 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 1.4× the annual net cost.
Is YTI Career Institute-Altoona worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns YTI Career Institute-Altoona a value grade of D — top 93% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $20,822/yr, earn $30,188/yr ten years out, ROI score of 3.62. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at YTI Career Institute-Altoona?
24.4% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 42.6% take federal student loans.
How does net price change with family income at YTI Career Institute-Altoona?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $17,820. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $21,181. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →