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Pittsburgh Technical College (Closed 2024)

1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
  • With more than 30 degree and non-degree programs, Pittsburgh Technical College provides education that prepares our students for career success. The learning is immersive, project-based, and as real as it gets. 
  • All degree-seeking, on-site students have internships or clinical rotations before they graduate; 2 out of 3 available PTC students accepted job offers from their internship employers, and 97% of available graduates work in their career field.* 
  • PTC is a nonprofit institution. 
  • *Showcases graduates from 2017 classes. Data includes those who were available for work and were offered and/or received career search assistance from 1/1/2017-4/30/2018. Includes full-time, part-time, or freelance positions. Visit PTCollege.edu/employmentstats to learn more.

School Highlights

Pittsburgh Technical College served 1,424 students (88% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 48%.

School Overview

Pittsburgh Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
239 staff
59 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,424 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,252 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
172 students
136 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pittsburgh Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,252 students
326 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
172 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
494 students
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
2%
11%
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% Black
10%
15%
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% White
70%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
13%
10%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
59%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5375%
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,300
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$15,657
$17,231
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$17,416
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,530
$6,260
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Acceptance Rate
85%
78%
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SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pittsburgh Technical College cost?
Pittsburgh Technical College's private state tuition is approximately $15,657.
What is the acceptance rate of Pittsburgh Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Pittsburgh Technical College is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.

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