We estimate that...

  • For every $1 our students invest in their education at Lethbridge Polytechnic, they receive a cumulative $3.25 -$3.60 in higher future earnings.
  • The polytechnic and our students add about $600–$660 million in annual income to the Lethbridge-area economy (2024 dollars)—that’s about 6.3%–6.9% of the region’s GRP.
  • Our activities support an estimated 5,300–5,900 job-equivalents in the region today. That’s roughly 1 in every 17–20 jobs locally.
  • Alberta taxpayers benefit from Lethbridge Polytechnic in the form of higher tax receipts and reduced demand for government-supported social services.
  • Society benefits via a stronger regional economy and broad social savings (better health outcomes, reduced crime, and increased productivity).
  • Our key stakeholder groups – students, society and taxpayers – all receive benefits for their investment in the polytechnic.