Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
Tel:
(412)391-6710
- It is the unique blend of career-focused classes, high academic standards, and individual attention that differentiates Bradford School. Bradford School?s programs are designed to help you finish with a first-rate education, all while keeping the needs of potential employers in mind.
School Highlights
- Bradford School (Pittsburgh) serves 413 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is one of 16 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Bradford School (Pittsburgh) | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 413 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 413 students | 372 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| % Black | 11% | 14% |
| % White | 82% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 76% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,400 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Bradford School, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers career-focused classes with programs in Business, Technology, and Health Care so you can finish your degree quickly and find your first career job through our career placement services. Bradford School, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers career-focused classes with programs in Business, Technology, and Health Care. The program includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Hospitality and Travel, Legal Administration, Merchandising, Paralegal, Computer Programming, Computer Specialist, Graphic Design, Network Management, Dental Assisting and Medical Assisting. Bradford School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Bradford School Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Kaplan Career Institute-PittsburghPrivate, for profit444 students | 0.30 Mi933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)338-4770 0.30444 - The Art Institute of PittsburghPrivate, for profit1,280 students | 0.40 Mi420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)291-6200 0.401,280 - Everest Institute-PittsburghPrivate, for profit526 students | 0.50 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)261-4520 0.50526 - Vet Tech InstitutePrivate, for profit372 students | 0.70 Mi125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)391-7021 0.70372 - Pittsburgh Career InstitutePrivate, for profit114 students | 0.80 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)281-2600 0.80114
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