Pittsburgh Technical College
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Fringe | Rural
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Pittsburgh Technical College
1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, Pennsylvania 15071
See on MapPhone
(412) 809-5100
Website
www.ptcollege.edu/Mission Statement
Pittsburgh Technical Institute (the "School") recognizes and appreciates the investment you and your family are making in pursuing an education and career training. To assist you in making the most of this investment PTI provides this annual reminder of the student consumer information available to you. You initially received this information at or around the time you enrolled. For complete policies and procedures related to these issues review the Catalog and Student Handbook. Copies of the publication are also available through the Academic Affairs office.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$16,974Out of state
$16,974Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 51.0% | $4,808 |
State/local grants | 40.0% | $3,295 |
Institutional grants | 73.0% | $2,919 |
Loans | 86.0% | $8,201 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$12,162 per year
Books & Supplies
$2,500 per year
Personal Expenses
$6,708 per year
Financial aid resources
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management and labor relations; financial management; marketing and sales promotion; convention and event management; front desk operations; and applications to specific types of hotels and motel operations. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. See other colleges that offer this major
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies. See other colleges that offer this major
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Computer Graphics
- A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. See other colleges that offer this major
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CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Any instructional program in allied health and medical assisting services not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Any instructional program in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and related protective services not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages and lubrication of machines and appliances, and the use of testing equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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PRECISION PRODUCTION
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Welding Technology/Welder
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
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Student Demographics
Female Students
37%Male Students
63%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian71.86%
- Not Specified11.54%
- Black9.01%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.22%
- Hispanic/Latino2.06%
- Asian0.94%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.28%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,011
Undergraduate students
2,011
Full Time Students
84%Part Time Students
16%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children