Pittsburgh Career Institute
- Pittsburgh campus of Sanford-Brown, where we are committed to preparing motivated individuals for rewarding careers in the healthcare industry. Sanford-Brown Institute-Pittsburgh is part of a network of private schools committed to educating trained, confident professionals for a growing number of career opportunities in the healthcare and related industries.
School Highlights
Pittsburgh Career Institute serves 66 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five years.
Pittsburgh Career Institute | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
Total Faculty | 34 staff | 56 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Western School of Health and Business offer three kinds of programs, Associate in Specialized Technology Degree programs, Associate in Specialized Business Degree programs, and Diploma program. Western's programs emphasize hands-on training, are relevant to employers' needs, and focus on areas that offer strong long-term employment opportunities. The Western School offers different specialized degree and diploma programs in exciting career fields. Our Medical Technology Career Training Programs (AST) includes Anesthesia Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II, Medical Assistant Specialist and Radiographer. Our Business Degree Programs (ASB) includes Paralegal Specialist and Business Administration. Our Diploma program includes Criminal Justice, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Veterinary Technology and Massage Therapist. Western School of Health and Business is part of the Career Education Corporation network. Career Education Corporation is pleased to make placement assistance available for our graduates and alumni. On-site agencies, with global access to candidates and job opportunities from our domestic and international sites, are located on many of our campuses and can aid in securing employment that is both exciting and rewarding. Career Services department at the Western School of Health and Business is focused on two primary goals. One is to provide the best employment opportunity for our graduates and the second is to supply a high demand employment market with the best qualified candidates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pittsburgh Career Institute is Vet Tech Institute (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vet Tech InstitutePublic339 students | 0.20 Mi125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-7021 0.20339 - Bradford School (Pittsburgh)Private, for profit413 students | 0.80 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710 0.80413 - 16,031 students | 1.30 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-2323 1.3016,031 - Triangle Tech Inc-PittsburghPrivate for-profit145 students | 1.60 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 359-1000 1.60145 - Triangle Tech Inc-SunburyPrivate for-profit84 students | 1.60 Mi191 Performance Road
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 988-0700 1.6084
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