Educational Institutions

Colleges + Universities

• Carlow University

  Carlow University provides a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on helping students both academically and professionally. Small class size ensures individual attention from Carlow's faculty. A leader in adult education for 25 years Carlow was first in Pennsylvania to offer accelerated and weekend programs. Carlow offers nearly 50 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs. The University offers peer tutoring, study groups and seminars in skill development, an honor's program, study abroad, guaranteed internships and cross-registration at nine other local colleges and universities.

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Carnegie Mellon has emerged as one of the nation's top private research universities. The university's interdisciplinary approach provides graduates with professional and technical skills and a strong science and liberal arts background.

• Chatham College

  Chatham College provides its nearly 1,500 students – both undergraduate and graduate – with a solid education built upon strong academics, public leadership and global awareness. It is one of the nation’s oldest colleges still awarding undergraduate degrees solely to women, since its founding in 1869. Chatham also offers graduate studies, continuing education and certification programs for women and men.

• Community College of Allegheny County

  CCAC is the second largest community college in Pennsylvania and one of the largest multi-campus colleges in the United States.

• Duquesne University

  Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic University, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, the Spiritans, and sustained through a partnership of laity and religious. Duquesne serves God by serving students, through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education.

• Point Park University

  Point Park is a small, private, accredited, liberal arts university. An emphasis on career-based education provides Point Park University students with excellent opportunities for hands-on, real-world experiences.

• Robert Morris University

  Robert Morris University is a private, four-year institution with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs and 18 master's and doctoral degree programs.

• University of Pittsburgh

  The university that began in a humble log cabin has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research. Medical breakthroughs, amazing discoveries, and brilliant victories dapple its long history. For 215 years, Pitt has been making the world healthier, safer, and more tolerant.

Technical + Vocational Institutions

• Alan Kells Schools of Real Estate

  Offers approved education for real estate licensing and continuing education classes at four Pittsburgh area locations.

• Art Institute of Pittsburgh

  School of creative and applied arts. Offers a variety of associate degrees and bachelor's degree in media arts and animation, design, photography and video, and technology.

• A.W. Beattie Career Center

  A monthly ride through Oakland and Downtown aimed at encouraging the use of alternative transportation.

• Bidwell Training Center

  Located on Pittsburgh's North Shore, Bidwell provides training and opportunities in the high-tech, culinary and medical fields.

• Career Training Academy

  CTA offers programs in Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing, an Internet Paralegal program and Business related courses in three Pittsburgh area locations.

• Duff's Business Institute

  Offers a wide variety of real-world training programs including accounting, administrative secretary, business administrative, computer operator and criminal justice.

• Forbes Road Career + Technology Center

  Job training for high school students and adults including certificate programs in the service, manufacturing, communications and health industries.

• ICM School of Business + Medical Careers

  Career-oriented education is offered in the areas of Business, Computers, Criminal Justice, Medical, Cybercrime, Office Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Accounting, and Occupational Therapy Assisting. Located in downtown Pittsburgh.

• International Academy of Art + Design

  Career-oriented Pittsburgh academy offers programs in visual communications, business administration, justice technology and fashion merchandising.

• Pennsylvania Culinary Institute

  A renowned school for students preparing for careers in the culinary arts or hotel or restaurant management. Located in downtown Pittsburgh.

• Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science

  Located in Shadyside, offers two-year and degree programs in the funeral service industry.

• Pittsburgh Technical Institute

  Provides practical and current career education in selected business and technical areas. Campus is located in North Fayette Township.