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Pittsburgh Career Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Career Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pittsburgh Career Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Pittsburgh Career Institute is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pittsburgh Career Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pittsburgh Career Institute is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 64%.

Pittsburgh Career Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 67%, respectively.


Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

97.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,866

Cost of attendance at Pittsburgh Career Institute in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,866

Cost of attendance at Pittsburgh Career Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Pittsburgh Career Institute received on average $4,625 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,625
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 31 79% $4,289 $132,953
Other Federal Grant 33 85% $4,240 $139,919
State Grant/Scholarships 5 13% $2,057 $10,283
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 3% $2,417 $2,417
Total Grant & Scholarships 33 85% $4,625 $152,619

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Career Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pittsburgh Career Institute students is 35.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

35.3%

  • white 36.4% 4 students

Service Offerings

Pittsburgh Career Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pittsburgh Career Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)