- 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

School Calendar
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,424 students
461 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1

# Full-Time Students
1,252 students
325 students

# Part-Time Students
172 students
136 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,252 students
326 students

# 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

% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
5%

% Hispanic
2%
11%

% Black
10%
15%

% White
70%
52%

% Hawaiian
n/a
3%

% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
13%
10%


Diversity Score
0.48
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
59%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,657
$17,231

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$17,416
$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,530
$6,260

Acceptance Rate
85%
78%

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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