Pittsburgh Technical Institute
School Notes Overview:
PTI offers exciting associate degree and certificate programs in a variety of career-related fields including design, computer/technical, business, criminal justice, travel, hospitality and healthcare....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Allegheny County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,047 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,047 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 372 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 67% | 29% |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 41% | 12% |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 97% | 38% |
School Notes:
- Career-focused programs are designed to meet the needs of the individual seeking an associate in science degree. Busy adults can select from a menu of shorter, evening certificate programs. Some degree offerings are available in an on-site/on-line format that blends flexible learning with classroom instruction. PTI offers career choices in technical, business, design, computer, Microsoft certification, safety and security, travel, hospitality, medical and surgical fields.
- The college offers programs in Accounting, Business, Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Programming, Electronics, Graphic Design, Home and Commercial Systems Integration, Hospitality, Information Technology, Marketing, Medical Office Administration, Medical Assisting, Multimedia, Retail Management, Safety and Security, Surgical Technology, Therapeutic Massage and Travel and Tourism.
- PTI is the first two-year career school in Western PA to receive regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- Profile last updated: 12/01/2009.
In the News:
- Mars Area HS Student Wins Visions and Voices Best of Show, Eleven Students Receive Best of Category Honors at PTI (redOrbit)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 11:16:12 pm
OAKDALE, Pa., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Students, friends, family members, and high school art teachers attended the 2010 opening of Visions and Voices, Pittsburgh Technical Institute's high school student show, Saturday, February 27, 2010, to see 603 pieces of work and learn which students received this year's honors. - Pennsylvania attorney general files lawsuit against ComputerTraining.com (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on January 15, 2010 at 12:05:46 am
The Pennsylvania attorney general filed a civil lawsuit on Thursday against the defunct ComputerTraining.com Inc., which ran classes in Robinson and three other locations statewide, seeking at least $150,000, plus forfeited profits. - Nursing Board Approves Practical Nursing Program at PTI, Graduates Prepare for LPN exam (redOrbit)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 06:28:32 pm
OAKDALE, Pa., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI) announces initial approval of its Practical Nursing program by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. - Good Morning: West (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:25:59 am
For those who would like to learn what it's like to be a police officer, the state and Pittsburgh Technical Institute are offering a 12-week Citizen's Police Academy. - Current rating: (Observer-Reporter)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 07:57:31 am
The session cost is $29.95, which will be collected at the door. Class size is limited to 20. To register, call Ed Childers at 724-745-1010, ext. 333 or e-mail ed.childers@nstfd.org.
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Near By Schools:
- Itt Technical Institute-pittsburgh - 470 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
- Community College Of Allegheny County - 18,110 students - 9.2 mi. away - view location
- Dean Institute Of Technology - 122 students - 9.3 mi. away - view location
- Triangle Tech Inc-pittsburgh - 288 students - 9.6 mi. away - view location
- Everest Institute-pittsburgh - 572 students - 9.9 mi. away - view location
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