Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public, 2-year
At a glance
Average net price
$13,970
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
24.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
9,544
In-state tuition
$4,842
Out-of-state tuition
$12,583
Cost of attendance
$19,716
Median earnings (10y)
$39,449
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (29%), health (22%), humanities & arts (22%).
- STEM9%
- Health22%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences7%
- Trades & services29%
- Health professions22.0%~2,103 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts17.4%~1,660 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Construction trades13.1%~1,248 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business10.6%~1,015 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~649 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science5.5%~528 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation5.1%~483 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~255 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~223 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~201 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.9%~179 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology1.9%~179 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.3%~121 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.0%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~63 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.2%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.2%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,281 | $26,835 | $14,217 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 638 | $54,442 | $22,772 |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 340 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 300 | $29,098 | $12,671 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 219 | $42,890 | $20,250 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 204 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 194 | $63,716 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 126 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 113 | — | $13,750 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 97 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 93 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 84 | $28,874 | $14,874 |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 75 | — | $14,113 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 75 | $31,839 | $12,004 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 75 | $33,682 | $19,922 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 70 | $25,309 | $9,651 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 67 | — | $22,203 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 59 | $24,646 | $14,261 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | $47,799 | $26,995 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | $22,179 | $9,435 |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | $12,000 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 46 | — | $14,118 |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 44 | $22,838 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | $10,986 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | $25,624 | $14,771 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 32 | $40,599 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 32 | $40,869 | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Community College of Allegheny County
Community College of Allegheny County is a large institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 9,544 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Community College of Allegheny County — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,970 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,842 for in-state students and $12,583 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,716 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 24.2%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,449 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Community College of Allegheny County confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (29% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (city), Community College of Allegheny County draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Community College of Allegheny County
Q.How much does Community College of Allegheny County cost?
The average net price at Community College of Allegheny County is $13,970 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,716.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Community College of Allegheny County?
Community College of Allegheny County has a 6-year graduation rate of 24.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Community College of Allegheny County graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Community College of Allegheny County graduate earns $39,449 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Community College of Allegheny County?
Published tuition is $4,842 in-state and $12,583 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Community College of Allegheny County located?
Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15233).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Community College of Allegheny County at their official website.