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 serves 1,559 students (85% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 1,559 students
Private-state tuition: $15,657
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 28%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 239 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Pittsburgh Technical College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pittsburgh Technical College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,559 students
458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,330 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
229 students
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
234 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,330 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
229 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
494 students
330 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
72%
61%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
11%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
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)
4.79%
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,657 is less than the state average of $17,991. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,657
$17,991
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,416
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,530
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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