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Here you will find an extensive listing of various schools in the Pittsburgh area. Whether you are looking to move here or you already reside here, Pgh has always been known for it's great selection of educational facilities. If you see a school you would like listed or see anything that is incorrect, please email us at education@thesoulpitt.com |
| Business & Technical Schools
Barbizon School of Modeling of Pittsburgh Inc., Nine Parkway Center, Suite 160, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220 (Green Tree), 412/937-0700. Self-confidence, cosmetics, hair, wardrobe and more. Avg. program: 60 hours, approx. $1,695. Diplomas. Bidwell Training Center, 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 (Manchester, North Side) 412/323-4000. Nonprofit, post-secondary vocational technical school. Diplomas and associate degree in specialized technology earned in 19-52 weeks. Boyd School, Boyd School Connelley Technical Institute & Adult Education Center, 1501 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 (uptown), 412/338-3700. Offering about 18, 1-2 year vocational/technical/computer programs; 5 months to 1-yr. health-related programs. GED testing. Free adult literacy, GED preparational and English-as-a-second-language programs. Forbes Road Career and Technology Center, 607 Beatty Rd., Monroeville, Pa. 15146, 412/373-8100. Free job training, career counseling and job-placement service for those who are laid-off or on public assistance and eligible for Career Link; otherwise, $3,300 for 600-hour program, $4,950 for 900- hour program. Reading/math brush-up and GED classes available. Open enrollment. ICM School of Business and Medical Careers, 10 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 (downtown), 412/261-2647. Specialized business management, medical management, occupational therapy assistant, computer management, travel management, accounting management, secretarial sciences, network engineering technology, PC programming, database administration, criminal justice and fashion merchandising. Also accelerted Microsoft certification preparation training for MCSE, MCSD and MCDBA. 7-18 month programs. Tuition varies by program. Diploma and associate’s degree programs. International Academy of Design and Technology, (Formerly Computer Tech) Omni William Penn Hotel, 555 Grant St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 (downtown), 800/447-8324, 412/391-4197. Associate degrees in computer-information management and visual communications; evening diploma course in network management. Diploma in e-commerce. $9,000-$25,000. International Culinary Academy, (A division of International Academy of Design and Technology) Omni William Penn Hotel, 555 Grant St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 (downtown), 412/391-4197. Le Cordon Bleu Programs at International Culinary Academy. Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu Paris and associate's degrees. Median School of Allied Health Careers, 125 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 (downtown), 412/391-7021. Medical, dental and veterinary assistant. Expanded functions-dental assistant. Orthotics and prosthetics technician. Health-claims examiner/medical biller. 8- to 15-month diploma and AST degree programs. Day & evening classes. Financial aid if eligible. Newport Business Institute, 945 Greensburg Rd., Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068, 724/339-7542. Associate degrees in business administration, administrative assistant, microcomputers, accounting and MOUS certification program. 18-month programs. $12,900. Oakbridge Academy of Arts, 1250 Greensburg Rd., Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068, 724/335-5336. Independent design school; art and photography curriculums. 21-month program. $19,500. Pennsylvania Culinary, 717 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 (downtown), 800/432-2433; www.paculinary.com. 16-month specialized associate degrees in culinary arts, pastry arts or hotel/restaurant management. Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, 415 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 (downtown), 412/471-0270. Certificates, degrees or diplomas in beauty and cosmetology management. Programs from 4 weeks to 2 years. $845-$11,624. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, P. O. Box 10897, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15236, 412/462-9011 (West Mifflin), 800/444-1440. Aviation maintenance, aviation electronics. 21-month degree program. $7.99/instructional hour (2,520 hours completes one program). Pittsburgh Technical Institute,
North Fayette Campus 1111 McKee Rd., Oakdale, PA 15071 412.809.5100; 800.784.9675 Cranberry Center Regional Learning Alliance 850 Cranberry Woods Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 E-mail: james@pti.edu www.pti.edu STUDENTS: 2,047 TUITION: Contact institution for most recent information. DEGREES: Associate in Science, certificate FEATURES: Morning, afternoon and evening classes; industry-related internships required for all degree and some certificate programs; unlimited job placement assistance; housing assistance; financial aid available. PROGRAMS: Associate's degree and certificates in Business Administration-Accounting, Business Administration-Management, Business Administration-Marketing, Business Administration-Retail Management, Criminal Justice-Safety & Security Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Home & Commercial Systems Integration, Information Technology-Network Administration, Information Technology-Network Security & Computer Forensics, Computer Programming, Computer Aided Drafting-Architectural Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting-Mechanical Drafting, Graphic Design, Multimedia-Web/Interactive Design, Multimedia-Video/3-D Design, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Surgical Technology, Medical Coding, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, Hospitality Administration-Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration-Restaurant Management, Travel & Tourism Administration, Microsoft Network Professional, Microsoft Network Professional Plus, CompTIA A+ Service Technician, Cisco Certified Networking Associate, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator. Rosedale Technical Institute, 4634 Browns Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 (Squirrel Hill), 412/521-6200. Automotive and diesel technology. 18-month associate in specialized technology degree program. $9,000/9 months. Triangle Tech, 1940 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15214 (North Side, Erie, Dubois, Greensburg), 412/359-1000. Associate in specialized technology degree in 16 months in architectural CADD technology; mechanical CADD technology, maintenance electricity and construction technology, carpentry and construction technology, refrigeration, HVAC technology, welding and fabrication technology. $8,041/academic year. Triangle Tech's Machine Shop Technologies Institute, 110 S. Main St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220, 412/922-2602. 16-month associate-degree program in precision machining, CNC and automated manufacturing technology; 8-month diploma program in precision-machine tool technology. $8,041/academic year. Western School of Health and Business Careers, 421 Seventh Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 (downtown), 800/333-6607. 9-24 month degree or diploma. $8,300-$20,000. |
Colleges & Universities
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219, 800/275-2470, 2,000 undergrads, open application, tuition varies, $3,750/room, continuing ed programs, bachelor and associate degrees, diploma programs. Allegheny College, Box 5, Meadville, Pa. 16335, 800/521-5293, 1,886 undergrads, Feb. 15 application deadline, $20,690 tuition, $4,970 room & board, independent liberal arts, affiliated with United Methodist Church. Bethany College, Office of Admission, Bethany, West Virginia, 26032, 800/922-7611, 304/829-7182, 758 undergrads, open application, $20,650 tuition, $6,000 room & board, coed liberal arts, affiliated with Christian Church. Butler County Community College, PO Box 1203, Butler, Pa. 16003, 724/287-8711, 3,000 undergrads, open application, $60 per credit, personal enrichment, computers, two-year public community college. California University of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, California, Pa. 15419, 724/938-4404, 5,058 undergrads, 775 grads, open application, $4,741-$10,164 tuition, $4,526 room & board, humanities, social and natural sciences, computers, state-supported, member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Carlow College, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, 412/578-6059, 1,824 undergrads, 346 grads, open application, $12,826 tuition, $5,076 room & board, weekend and accelerated programs in 12 majors, run by the Sisters of Mercy, private, primarily women's, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, 412/268-2082, 5,136 undergrads, 3,174 grads, Jan. 1 and Dec. 15 application deadlines, $21,300 tuition, $6,810 room & board, private, coed, nonsectarian. Chatham College, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, 412/365-1290, 580 undergrads, 429 grads, open deadline, $18,080 tuition, $6,246 room & board, evening and weekend classes, private undergrad women's college, co-ed graduate & certificate program. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pa. 16214, 814/393-2306, 5,599 undergrads, 429 grads, open application, $4,600-$6,410 tuition, $3,984 room & board, public, member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Community College of Allegheny County, Allegheny Campus, North Side, et al. 412/237-3100, 25,318 undergrads, open application, $68 per credit, business, industry, personal enhancement, public community college with eight college centers, four campuses. Community College of Beaver County, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, Pa. 15061, 724/775-8561, 11,500 undergrads, open application, $71 per credit, professional development, public community college. Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15282, 412/396-6220, 5,537 undergrads, 4,205 grads, July 1 deadline, $14,378 tuition, $6,314 room & board, professional and liberal studies, business administration, private, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, Pa., 16444, 814/732-2761 or 800/626-2203, 6,486 undergrads, 726 grads, open application, $3,792 - $5,688 tuition, $4,104 room & board, personal enhancement, member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, Pa. 16541, 814/871-7240, 2,440 undergrads, 802 grads, open application, $13,408 tuition, $5,440 room & board, center for adult learning, private, liberal arts, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Geneva College, 3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010, 724/847-6500, 1,877 undergrads, 250 grads, open application, $12,650 tuition, $4,952 room & board, human resources, communications, administration, private, affiliated with Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. 16127, 724/458-2100, 2,268 undergrads, 25 grads, Nov. 15 and Feb. 15 application deadlines, $8,424 tuition, $4,410 room & board, private, liberal arts, affiliated with United Presbyterian Church. Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio 44234, 800/362-5280, 895 undergrads, March 15 application deadline, $17,935 tuition, $5,954 room & board, allied health, social sciences, computer systems management, private, liberal arts and sciences, affiliated with Christian Church. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 216 Pratt Hall, Indiana, Pa. 15705, 724/357-2230, 800/845-0131, 11,892 undergrads, 1,550 grads, open application, $4,397-$9,825 tuition, $3,782 room & board, 2nd BA, teacher certification, personal enhancement, public, member of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. LaRoche College, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237, 412/367-9300, 1,430 undergrads, 243 grads, open application, $11,280 tuition, $6,130 room & board, 4 year degrees, over-60 program, private, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. 16546, 814/824-2241, 800/825-1926, 2,832 undergrads, 166 grads, open application, $13,449 tuition, $5,200 room & board, degree completion, associate degree, teacher certification, private, affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Penn State University, Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, Pa. 15061, 724/773-3800, 850 undergrads, open application, $6,332 tuition, $4,700 room & board, free over-60 program, personal enhancement, branch of Penn State University. Penn State at Erie/Behrend College, Erie, Pa. 16563, 814/898-6100, 3,504 undergrads, 147 grads, open application, $6,436 - $12,110 tuition, $4,678 room & board, professional certificate programs, branch of Penn State University. Penn State University, Fayette, Rt. 199 North, Uniontown, Pa. 15401, 724/430-4100, 1,050 undergrads, July 1 application deadline, $3,170 tuition, $4,698 room & board, professional development programs, branch of Penn State University. Penn State University, McKeesport Campus, University Drive, McKeesport, Pa. 15132, 412/675-9010, 900 undergrads, open application, $6,188 tuition, $4,698 room & board, professional certificate programs, branch of Penn State University. Penn State University, New Kensington, 3550 Seventh St., Upper Burrell, Pa. 15068, 724/334-5466, 833 undergrads, open application, $6,636 tuition, professional development programs, branch of Penn State University. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206, 412/362-5610, 333 grads, open application, $7,992 tuition, non-credit for clergy, laypeople, private, graduate, for pastors and church leaders. Point Park College, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222, 412/392-3430, 2,193 undergrads, 77 grads, open application, $11,406 tuition, $5,174 room & board, accelerated degree program, independent. website Robert Morris College, Narrows Run Rd., Moon Township, Pa. 15108, 412/262-8265, 3,817 undergrads, 890 grads, open application, $9,472 tuition, $6,062 room & board, certificate programs, independent, nonprofit. Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa. 15940, 814/472-3100, 800/342-5732, 1,526 undergrads, 410 grads, Jan. 15 & open application deadline, $15,040 tuition, $6,480 room & board, evening and weekend degree programs, private, Franciscan, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 Frasier Purchase Rd., Latrobe, Pa. 15650, 724/537-4540, 1,184 undergrads, Jan. 1 & May 1 application deadlines, $14,955 tuition, $4,998 room & board, certificate programs, senior audit for $5, Catholic, liberal arts, sponsored by Benedictine Monks. Seton Hill University, Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, Pa. 15601, 724/834-2200, 1,051 undergrads, 188 grads, open application, $14,500 tuition, $4,950 room & board, Saturday accelerated degree program, private, primarily women's, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Slippery Rock University, 104 Mattby Center, Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057, 800/778-9111, 6,113 undergrads, 690 grads, April, May, Nov. application deadlines, $4,484-$9,912 tuition, $3,810 room & board, professional education, public, member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. 16125, 724/589-2345, 980 undergrads, open application, $10,785 tuition, $5,490 room & board, evening degree program, independent, affiliated with Lutheran Church. University of Phoenix, Penn Center West Four, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15276, 412/747-9000, 160 undergrads, 49 grads, open application, $330-$395 per credit, professional development programs, branch of the University of Phoenix. University of Pittsburgh, Masonic Temple, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15260, 412/624-7488, 17,168 undergrads, 8,994 grads, open application, $6,698 - $14,014 tuition, $5,766 room & board, over-60 program, personal enrichment, state-related research university. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr., Bradford, Pa. 16701, 814/362-7500, 1,168 undergrads, open application, $6,814-$14,426 tuition, $5,138 room & board, computer training, professional skills development, branch of the University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 1150 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Greensburg, Pa. 15601, 724/836-9880, 1,548 undergrads, open application, $6,582-$13,898 tuition, $4,830 room & board, branch of the University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 133 Biddle Hall, Johnstown, Pa. 15901, 814/269-7050, 3,147 undergrads, open application, $6,630-$13,946 tuition, $5,000 room & board, professional development, community outreach, computer training, branch of the University of Pittsburgh. Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa. 15301, 724/223-6025, 1,217 undergrads, Jan. 1 & March 1 application deadlines, $19,000 tuition, $4,750 room & board, private, liberal arts. Waynesburg College, 51 W. College St., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370, 800/225-7393, 1,323 undergrads, 158 grads, open application, $11,430 tuition, $4,590 room & board, degree completion for adults, R.N. program, private, liberal arts, affiliated with Presbyterian Church. West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W. Va., 800/732-6204, 2,579 undergrads, Aug. 1 application deadline, $2,320-$5,760 tuition, $3,020 room & board, professional seminars, state-supported college. Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. 16172, 724/946-7100, 1,449 undergrads, 186 grads, open application, $16,270 tuition, $4,530 room & board, computer training, personal enhancement, private, liberal arts, affiliated with Presbyterian Church Community. Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, Pa. 15697, 724/925-4077, $5,500 tuition, open application, $50 per credit, noncredit personal enhancement, 12 high school facilities, 6 building locations. West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506-6009, 304/293-2121, 800/344-9891, 15,417 undergrads, 6,898 grads, open application, $2,748-$8,100 tuition, $4,990 room & board, degree completion, distance education, computer training, public land-grant research university. Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, W. Va. 26003, 304/243-2359, 800/624-6992, 1,279 undergrads, 218 grads, open application, $15,220 tuition, $5,200 room & board, adult degree completion, Roman Catholic, affiliated with the Society of Jesus. College and university information reprinted by permission from Barron's Profiles of American Colleges, 23rd Edition. |
Aquinas Academy, 2308 W. Hardies Rd., Wildwood, Pa. 15091, 724/444-0722. Independent, Catholic; grades 1-5, $3,300; grades 6-8; $4,900, grades 9-12; $5,200. Bethel Christian Academy, 2438 California Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 (North Side), 412/321-6333. K-12. Operated by Bethel Assembly of God. $2,150 (K); $2,350 (1-6 grade); $2,550 (7-12 grade). Carlow College Campus School, 3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 (Oakland), 412/578-6158. K-8. Independent, co-ed, Catholic. Preschool-8 and a Montessori preschool. $4,270, Montessori half-day; $6,500, Montessori K and K-8. Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, 205 Brilliant Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15215 (Aspinwall), 412/781-7927. K-8. Catholic elementary school. $1,920. Community Day School/Solomon Schechter, 6424 Forward Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 (Squirrel Hill), 412/521-1100. K-8. Co-ed, Jewish day school. Kindergarten: $6,000 + $250 book and activity fee; Grades 1-8, $7,200 + $250 book and activity fee. DePaul Institute, 2904 Castlegate Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15226 (Brookline), 412/561-4848. 182-day academic school for children with hearing, speech and language impairments. Infant to high school. Determined on a case-to-case basis. Diocese of Pittsburgh, 111 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222, 412/456-3090. 112 elementary schools and 11 high schools in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Washington counties. 70 percent have preschools. The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (Shadyside), 412/661-5992. College preparatory. All-girls, K-12. $10,000-$13,000. Falk School, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15261 (Oakland), 412/624-8020. Laboratory school of the University of Pittsburgh. K-8. $6,350. Fox Chapel Country Day School, 620 Squaw Run Rd. E., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15238 (O'Hara Twp.), 412/963-8644. Day school. Pre-K-5. $4,300-$8,200. Grand River Academy, 3042 College St., Austinburg, Ohio 44010. Non-military, nonsectarian, all-male college preparatory boarding school. $20,500 (seven-day boarders); $19,500 (five-day boarders). Laughlin Children's Center, 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley, Pa. 15143, 412/741-4087. Reading and math tutoring, speech and language services, counseling, and NAYEC-accredited pre-school and enrichment. Linsly School, 60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, W. Va. 26003-6489; 866/648-1893. College preparatory school, coed, grades 5-12. Day, $9,330; boarding, $18,880. In Tune With the Arts Music School, 2661 Clearview Rd., Hampton Twp., 412/492-9595. Vocal, instrumental and music tech instruction. The Kiski School, 1888 Brett Lane, Saltsburg, Pa. 15681, 877/547-5448. All-boys, 7-day boarding, college prep, 9-12 with a postgraduate year. Room/board and tuition: $23,500. McEwan School, 5701 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15232 (Shadyside), 412/361-7559. Private, elementary, nondenominational. K-8. $5,500-$6,500. The Oakland School, 362 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 (Oakland), 412/621-7878. College prep, 8-12. $8,400/year. Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Schools, 412/621-2630. 19 area locations. Pre-K-8. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Tuition varies. Point Park Children's School, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 (downtown), 412/392-3970. Infant to kindergarten programs, along with summer elementary. Sam Pasco Studio St. Edmund's Academy, 5705 Darlington Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 (Squirrel Hill), 412/521-1907. Independent, nondenominational, coed. Pre-K-8. $8,100-$13,600/year. Sewickley Academy, 315 Academy Ave., Sewickley, Pa. 15143 (Edgeworth), 412/741-2230. Independent day school. Pre-K-12. $7,675-$12,830. Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15238 (O'Hara Twp.), 412/968-3000 (senior school); 968-3100 (middle school); 473-4400 (junior school, Point Breeze). Independent, coed. K-12. $11,300-$15,900/day; $23,150/5-day boarding. Sylvan Learning Center, Multiple locations, 800/338-2283. Enrichment and remediation for K-adult. Temple Children's Center, 5898 Wilkins Ave. at Tree of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217, (Squirrel Hill), 412/521-5151. Developmental pre-school, pre-K and kindergarten. W, music with Silvia for all ages; summer program for 3- to 7-year-olds. Trinity Christian School, 299 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221 (Forest Hills), 412/242-8886. Private, Christian. K-12. Tuition varies. The University School, 5711 Howe St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15232 (Shadyside), 412/361-7182. Independent, grades 7-12. $12,000/year. Vincentian Academy, Peebles & McKnight rds., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237, 412/364-1616. Co-ed high school affiliated with Duquesne University. Volkwein's, 412/788-5900. One-on-one instruction by 23 teachers in piano, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion and strings. Recital hall, instrument sales and rentals, printed music, repairs. Waldorf School of Pittsburgh, 1822 Harcum Way, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15203 (South Side), 412/431-1577. Pre-K-5. Nursery, $2,800; kindergarten, $3,800; grades 1-4, $4,300. Western Reserve Academy, 115 College St., Hudson, Ohio 44236; 330/650-9717. Independent, co-ed, grades 9-12. Day, $17,600; boarding, $25,000. Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 (Oakland), 412/578-7518. Independent, K-12. Tuition: $10,700-$15,850/year. North Campus, 4225 Middle Rd., Hampton, Pa. 15101, 412/486-8341. K-5. $10,700-$12,140/year. Yeshiva Schools, 2100 Wightman St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 (Squirrel Hill), 412/422-7315. Private, Jewish day school. Pre-K-12. $2,200-$5,500. |