Chatham University

Chatham University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. Situated in a large city setting, the university enrolls 2,658 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.33 out of 100. The institution reports a 66% completion rate and a 79% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student progress through its academic programs.

The university offers career-focused programs spanning healthcare and the creative arts. In the health sciences, students can pursue Registered Nursing at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels, as well as a Physician Associate/Assistant program at the bachelor's level. For students with creative interests, the school offers an associate-level program in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.

Pittsburgh's diverse economy includes major healthcare systems, technology companies, and a growing creative industry. Chatham University's location provides nursing and physician assistant graduates with access to the city's extensive hospital network, while animation and visual effects students benefit from proximity to Pittsburgh's expanding media and technology sector.