Pittsburgh Technical College

Pittsburgh Technical College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban area near Pittsburgh. The college enrolls 1,424 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 57.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 92% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of career-focused programs across multiple credential levels. Certificate programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, and Surgical Technology/Technologist. Additional programs at the two-to-four-year certificate level include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. An associate degree in Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician is also available.

Located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Technical College draws students from the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area seeking hands-on technical and healthcare training. Its high retention rate and diverse program offerings make it a practical option for students pursuing skilled trades and allied health careers.