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The Pittsburgh Technical College is a diverse university that provides a wide range of educational opportunities for students from all backgrounds. With an emphasis on hands-on learning and interactive classes, the College is ideal for those who prefer to dive deep into a chosen career path.
Since the number of majors and focuses is broad, students will interact with many people both in their field and those pursuing different academic and professional goals.
Pittsburgh Technical College, or PTC, is a private school located in the titular Pittsburgh. It opened in 1946 and began as a single discipline career training school. However, as the years have gone on PTC has expanded its course offerings to offer courses and degrees in Schools of Trades and Technology, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Building Technology, Business, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Design, Healthcare, Energy and Electronics Technology, and Information Technology.
Such a wide variety of degrees and career paths makes PTC a versatile University that’s perfect for preparing all kinds of students for professional life. The school boasts an impressive 96% of its graduates as working in their chosen field full time, part-time, or freelance. This is higher than many competing universities can claim.
All students begin their first quarter working with Career Services to ensure that each student is on the correct path and headed for success. In addition, the school offers frequent opportunities to network with employers so that students can gain experience and exposure with the people who will hire them upon graduation.
In addition, each student, through Career Services, spent the last quarter of their education in an internship or clinical rotation. This provides real-world working experience and can easily segue into a real job offer upon graduation.
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Applying early to PTC is a good idea since early applicants can get a $500 Early Application Grant and compete in an exclusive scholarship potentially worth $3000.
Applying to PTC is easy via their website application menu. You can upload transcripts and facilitate signing up for financial aid with PTC’s help all from their Application Dashboard. There’s even a handy financial aid guide.
PTC accepts applications with potential start dates four times a year. This allows students with variable backgrounds and schedules to begin their education when it works best for them. There’s no application fee.
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Tuition at PTC varies depending on the degree or certificate program that you choose to pursue. Total tuition costs for one year of a four-year degree range between $13,000 and $22,000. Certificate programs are generally on the cheaper side of things, tending to be about $13,000 in total. Tuition prices are equal between in-state or out-of-state students.
This means that a four-year degree or certificate from PTC costs between $50,000 and $88,000. These prices do not reflect the costs for books and other supplies which must be added by the student.
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PTC offers the assistance of an Admissions Coordinator and Financial Aid Planner to help students find the most scholarship and financial assistance opportunities available. There’s an early application grant that incoming high school students can qualify for by completing their application by December 9th preceding their graduating your.
In addition, PTC offers several other school-specific scholarships can be applied for via the school website. Scholarships include STEM-focused offers, program-specific competitions, and essay-based opportunities.
All students applying to PTC should fill out the FAFSA. This grants potential loan and award opportunities from the federal government which can be put towards education from PTC.
PTC is also a part of the Education Alliance program. If you are an employee of a partner company with Education Alliance, you may qualify for tuition grant that range is between 5 to 15% of your total tuition costs. Both employees and their immediate family members are eligible, so the parents of students should check to see if their company is a member of the program.
The Education Alliance offers its own scholarships and awards as well.
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PTC offers a wide variety of majors for associate or bachelor’s degrees. Potential majors include Business, Welding, Electric Engineering, Computer Systems, Drafting and Design, and Culinary Arts. In addition, students can obtain their Licensed Practical Nurse Training degree (LPN) at PTC as well.
Furthermore, PTC offer certificate programs in culinary arts, healthcare, trades technology and nursing. These certificate programs are alternative pathways to professional success that can lead to further schooling or serve to boost a student’s resume in the eyes of employers.
Each of PTC’s majors utilizes projects to educate students beyond book knowledge. This prepares them to become competitive professionals in their chosen fields.
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PTC academics focus on schoolwork mixed with projects. This project focus prepares students for real work at companies in their specified career paths.
The teachers at PTC are knowledgeable and usually have a lot of experience in their field since they must administer and oversee projects rather than simply reading from a textbook. They engage with their students frequently and provide insight as terms progress. This insight can be utilized by the student and Career Services to make course corrections if necessary to keep a student moving toward success.
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Students can take advantage of the calendar organized by the Student Activities Department. This calendar has an easily accessible list of student activities and any ongoing community service projects. In addition to helping the local community, these projects are great ways for students to network with each other, fostering a strong sense of community and school culture.
There are many clubs to enjoy while at PTC, including a Culinary Club, Drama Club, and Creative Writing Club. There are also several Intramural sports to join, such as a softball league, ultimate frisbee week and soccer league.
On-campus activities continue this trend of community and belonging. Students can enjoy the movie nights, bonfires and pool parties depending on the time of year and group availability. In addition to these recreational events, Career Services often sponsors events and activities that bring students into close contact with potential employers. This is a great way to get a leg up in the hiring game even before you graduate.
PTC is located in a wooded setting outside the main Pittsburgh metropolitan area so students get the best of both worlds: a sense of connection with nature and community and the convenience of having a large city nearby. All of PTC’s facilities are within walking distance.
There’s plenty of open-air locations to relax and study, such as the PTC Café. Students can collaborate and lounge in various lounging areas and there are three student apartment buildings located right on campus, all within a short walking distance to class. There is also off-campus housing available.
A free shuttle is available to those who take advantage of off-campus housing and any student can enjoy free parking.
Overall, students rank PTC as a very good school, with most rating it positively after their experience. Student reviewers stress the hands-on nature of most of the schoolwork and the interactivity of each class. Students that prefer hands-on learning or being active during education will definitely prefer going to PTC over a more cerebral school.
Some students did reflect that crowded schedules were fairly common. It can be difficult to double major as each class is fairly intensive.
Other students reflected on how easy the admissions process was. Faculty and admission staff interactivity with students is high and inspires a lot of applicants. This support also means that many students were able to take advantage of financial aid opportunities.
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