Carlow University

Carlow University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 3,229 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 53.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Carlow University offers an extensive range of health profession programs. Bachelor's-level offerings include Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist, Nursing Administration, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Women's Health Nurse/Nursing. Associate-level programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Pittsburgh's robust healthcare sector, anchored by major hospital systems and research institutions, provides Carlow graduates with strong local employment opportunities. The university's concentrated focus on nursing and allied health makes it a notable destination for students pursuing careers in healthcare in western Pennsylvania.