Education Guide

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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Address: 420 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh/

Phone: 412.263-6600 Current Enrollment: 1174 Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1

Tuition: $487/Credit Hour School Type: Private

Most popular majors: Graphic Design, Culinary, Digital Filmmaking & Video

Production, Game Art & Design, Fashion Design, Photography, Interior Design,

Media Arts & Animation

Regular Application Deadline: Rolling

Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: Located in downtown Pittsburgh

Awards & recognitions: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Interior Design

program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

The Culinary program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACEFEF).

Campus life description: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has been serving

students, alumni and employers beginning in 1921, and offers 22 programs within

14 career and educational areas.

Deciding to further your education can be the most

important decision of your life. You may be consid-

ering a career change, an associates, bachelor’s or

master’s degree, or trade school training. If so, this

section is here to help you discover the right degree

program for you. Flip through these pages and let

us pinpoint the right school for you. You will even

find tips for repayment post-graduation.

The non-profit organization, DoSomething.org,

found that males with just a high school diploma or

equivalent had an average income of $17,000 less

than those with a bachelor’s degree in 2010. Simi-

larly, females earned an average of $15,000 less per

year than their postsecondary grad counterparts.

Remember, it is never too late to go back to school

and follow your dreams!

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh/


420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1301 All existing or new students enrolled up to or for the September 30, 2013 class start, regardless of their number of credits, can freeze their tuition rates through the end of 2015.See aiprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

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Seton Hill University

Address: 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601

Website: www.setonhill.edu

Phone: 800-826-6234 / Undergraduate Admissions (724) 838-4281

Graduate & Adult Studies (724) 838-4208

Current Enrollment: 2600

Student Faculty Ratio: 1:16

Tuition: $14,175/semester undergraduate & $766/credit graduate

School Type: Private

Most popular majors: Biology, Business, Music, Education

Regular Application Deadline: Rolling admissions

Religious Affiliation: A Catholic university embracing students of all faiths.

Percentage of students receiving need-based financial aid: 95% of our students

receive some form of financial aid

Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 35 miles

Awards & recognitions: Seton Hill has twice been named an Apple Distinguished

Program for consistently demonstrating the best ways to use technology to expand

learning opportunities. The university’s Mobile Learning on the Hill initiative provides

iPads & Macbooks to all full-time faculty and students.

U.S. News & World Report calls Seton Hill a: «Best Regional College,» «Best Value,»

«Best Grad School (Physician Assistant)» with «Top Online Education Programs.»

Campus life description: Our 200-acre hilltop campus in the Laurel Highlands pro-

vides an inspirational setting for a distinctive education. Our students say our campus

looks like Hogwart’s. (And our mascot is a Griffin.)

With Mobile Learning @ The Hill, minds are engaged

24/7. Learning happens anytime,anywhere. Full-time

students get iPads. Professors enhance courses with

technology. There’s even a Center for Innovative

Teaching that supports the entire academic

community. Ready to learn more about what makes us

a leader in using mobile technology for education?

Register for our October 20th Open House at

setonhill.edu/events.

AT THE TOP OF THE

MOBILE LEARNING CURVE.

http://www.setonhill.edu


Start here...transfer.CCAC students have transferred credits to more than 500 four-year institutions.

CCAC offers:

Call or click today to see how you can save by starting at CCAC.

CCAC offers: 23 transfer programs and 87 articulation agreements, facilitating easy credit transfersFlat rate tuition of $1,496.25 for

12–18 credits*

Online and on-campus courses for

*Allegheny County residentsccac.edu/transfer

412.237.3100

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Community College of Allegheny County Address: Four campuses and four centers, located as follows: Allegheny Campus (North Shore) Boyce Campus (Monroeville) North Campus (McCandless) South Campus (West Mifflin)Braddock Hills Center Homewood-Brushton Center Washington County Center West Hills Center Website: ccac.edu Phone: 412.237.3100 Current Enrollment: 32,256 credit students; 28,969 noncredit students Student Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Student Faculty Ratio Percentage of students receiving need-based financial aid: 44%Tuition: $99.75 per credit (plus applicable fees) for Allegheny County residents. Flat rate tuition of $1,496.25 for 12–18 credits for Allegheny County residents. Most popular majors:

NursingGeneral StudiesLiberal ArtsBusinessCriminal Justice and Criminology PsychologyEarly Education and Child DevelopmentCampus life description: CCAC provides nearly 100 clubs and organizations, four honor soci-eties, intercollegiate and intramural sports, cultural events and student government leadership positions, providing CCAC students the opportunity to pursue interests outside of the classroom.

CCAC5 Reasons you

should go to CollegeMAKE MORE MONEY

People who only received their GED or high school diplo-ma, according to gearup.wa.gov., earn about $28,816 per year. People who received a bachelor’s degree or higher earn about $59,539 per year

NETWORKING

College leads to connections in the work force. Friends in college can help lead to good jobs. Also, professors and or-ganizations can help you land a job after graduation.

JOB SECURITY

In 2009, there were 9.7 million unemployed high school gradu-ates, compared with 5.2 million college graduates without jobs, according to greatschools.org

HEALTHIER LIFE

If you have a college degree, it is more likely that you will receive insurance and benefits through work.

MAKE MEMORIES

College is the time in your life to experience something new, expand your mind and make life-long memories.


University of Pittsburgh BradfordAddress: 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701Website: www.upb.pitt.eduPhone: 800-872-1787Current Enrollment: 1,500Student Faculty Ratio: 18:1Tuition: $12,208 per year for PA residents

Most popular majors: Accounting, biology, business management, criminal justice, education, nursing and sports medicine. Percentage of students receiving need-based financial aid: 94%Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 165 milesAwards & recognitions: The Princeton Review named us one of 150 Best Value College in the United States in 2012 and for nine consecutive years recognized us one of the best colleges in the Northeast. TheBestColleges.org named us one of the 10 best regional campuses in the United States in 2013.

Campus life description: Pitt-Bradford is a safe, friendly institution for students who want to earn the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh degree in a personalized environment. Students can choose from 37 bachelor’s degrees, 5 associate degrees and more than 50 minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. Students can gain real-world experience through internships, undergraduate research and study-abroad opportunities. But it’s not all work and no play on campus. At Pitt-Bradford, students have more than 50 clubs and organizations from which to choose in addition to varsity and intramural athletics and access to many outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing, spelunking, white-water rafting and horseback riding.

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AND IS DETERMINED NOT TO LET IT TAKE HER DAUGHTER’S FUTURE.

BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT

TO RECLAIM THE FUTURE.

START A TEAM. JOIN A TEAM.

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Pitt-Bradford grads get good jobs.

I learned to develop

the technical and

soft skills that make

me more valuable

to my company.”

www.upb.pitt.edu

Wes Milliron ’13

Tier 1 engineer

Nexstara in Pittsburgh

“ A t Pitt-Bradford, you can earn a degree

from the University of Pittsburgh that will

help you get a good job, just like Wes did.

In fact, 94% of our graduates find a job in

their career field or enter graduate or

professional school within six months of

graduation.

And, with our many

scholarships, your

education will be

more affordable

than you think.

http://www.upb.pitt.edu


Carlow UniversityAddress: 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Website: www.carlow.eduPhone: 412-578-6059Current Enrollment: 2,310Student Faculty Ratio: 11:1Tuition: Undergraduate tuition and fees: $25,416 / Graduate tuition: $744-$874 per creditSchool Type: PrivateMost popular majors: Nursing, biology, business management, education, psychology, art therapy, decidingRegular Application Deadline: Rolling admissions Religious Affiliation: CatholicPercentage of students receiving need-based financial aid: 90%Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 2-3 milesAwards & recognitions: Achieved President’s Honor Roll for Community Service for eight consecutive years. Campus life description: Carlow University’s main campus is an oasis locat-ed in the heart of the bustling Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylva-nia. The neighborhood boasts the largest concentration of cultural, academic, and medical institutions in the area. Our private, 14-acre campus is secluded, yet in the heart of an active community just 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Carlow is a comprehensive Catholic master’s university which prepares students for leadership and service in professional and personal life.

TIPS FOR POST-GRADUATION

REPAYMENTObtaining a higher-education is one of the best investments you can make, but it can take a heavy toll on your finances post-graduation. Here are some tips to make the repayment process less stressful and more manageable.

DO NOT PROCRASTINATEUnfortunately, keeping lingering debt off your mind does not make it go away. If you keep putting off the repayment of your student loans, it will literally cost you. Interest will accrue over-time and in the end your loan will cost you more money, and potentially hurt your credit. During your post-graduate grace period, take the time to figure out the first steps in the repay-ment process by calling your loan provider and asking questions.

CREATE A PAYMENT PLANFiguring out your finances will give you an understand-ing as to what you can, and cannot afford. Find out your monthly loan cost, and from there write down your other major costs such as rent, utilities and car pay-ment. This will show you how much money you have for personal use, and ensure that you set aside the nec-essary finances to repay your loans.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LOAN PROVIDERStudent loans are much more flexible than many other loans. If you are having trouble making your monthly payments, call you loan provider and let them know. Often times you can defer your loans, which means putting a hold on making payments. If that is not an option, forbearance is much easier to obtain, and will postpone regular payments for a short amount of time. If you do need to choose either of these options, re-member that interest still accrues, so begin repayment as soon as possible.

UTILIZE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWALIf you can afford to have your student loans automati-cally withdrawn from your bank account, it ensures that you never miss a payment.

http://www.carlow.edu


OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATESCHOOL WITHIN ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION

84%

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University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies

Address: Fourth floor, Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

15260Website: cgs.pitt.edu

Phone: 412-624-6600

Current Enrollment: 1,438

Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1

Academic programs offered: 12 majors, 13 certificates

Most popular majors: Natural Sciences (includes pre-med track), Administration of

Justice, and Media & Professional Communications

Percentage of students receiving need-based financial aid: Pitt students receive over

$162 million in need-based financial aid

Percentage of students transferring college credit from previous institution: 79%

Awards & recognitions: Pitt has been ranked as the top value in Pennsylvania eight

consecutive times in The Kiplinger 100: Best Value in Public Colleges

Campus life description: For more than 50 years, CGS has been addressing the

unique needs of students who are busy with work, family, and other obligations. We

support adult learners, transfer students, veterans, and others who want the person-

alized attention of a small academic community, and the competitive advantage of

a degree from a world-renowned university. CGS provides flexible course formats —

including online and hybrid courses — and convenient evening and weekend classes.

Even our academic success programs, career development seminars, and free tutoring

sessions are held in the evenings to help even the busiest students succeed.

START OR COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE. CHANGE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER.

Whether your next step is pursuing a career- focused major to prepare for a “bachelor’s degree-required” job market or you just need a few courses for graduate school, CGS is the region’s best choice for busy students who want to fit a college education into their already full lives.

We’re what’s next.

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“ Returning to school after many years can be intimidating. But CGS supported me every step of the way, from ensuring that all my previous credits transferred to providing services that helped me to achieve my academic goals on a realistic timeline.”

LEAH SWANZY, CGS graduate, natural sciences, health services, managing health programs and projects certificate

DAVID RIVERA, CGS student, legal studies

MICHELE WILLIAMS, former CGS student, public service

“ My first legal studies instructor had more than 30 years of experience working in the field yet made the subject approachable. He gave me confidence to continue my studies, even when it was challenging to balance school with my full-time job.”

“ The flexibility of my CGS courses allowed me to apply my studies immediately. I could learn about health care management in class one evening and see it in action working at the hospital the next day.”


IUPIndiana University of Pennsylvania Address: Indiana, Pa. Website: www.iup.edu Phone: 724-357-2230 Current Enrollment: 14,800Student Faculty Ratio: 18:1Tuition: $6,428School Type: PublicMost popular majors: Communications Media; Criminology; Psychology; Nursing; BusinessRegular Application Deadline: May 1Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 60 milesAwards & recognitions: Princeton Review’s Best Colleges; U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges”; Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges”; Washington Monthly’s college ranking based on contributions to society; President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; GI Jobs magazine’s “Military Friendly Schools,” faculty in Princeton Review’s Best 300 Professors; RateMyProfessor “Top 10 Best Professors”; Dr. Donald Asher’s Cool Colleges for the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming and Just Plain Different; Consumer Digest’s “Best Values in Public Colleges and Universities”Campus life description: IUP has a diverse population: 14,800 students coming from 48 states and 60 different countries. Students can live in new, modern, suite-style residence halls with living-learning communities ranging from women in science to nursing and allied health. With more than 100 clubs and organizations, intercollegiate and intramural athletics for sports from the traditional to recreational, and a robust Greek community, IUP offers something for every interest. Honor fraternities and organizations provide opportunities for leadership development and recognition of academic excel-lence at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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CAL UCalifornia University of PennsylvaniaAddress: 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419Website: www.calu.eduUndergraduate enrollment phone: 724-938-4404Graduate enrollment phone: 724-938-4187Current enrollment: 8,300 (6,500 undergraduate; 1,800 graduate)Student-faculty ratio: 20-to-1Number of undergraduate degrees offered: More than 130Number of master’s degrees offered: 35Subject matter expertise: Cal U specializes in real-world education, so students build their resumes even before they graduate. Popular programs focus on business administration, criminal justice, education, science and technology — including the only 4-year mechatronics engineering technology program in Pennsylvania.Graduate: Cal U’s graduate programs prepare leaders for success in business administration (now 100% online!), education, nursing, social work, exercise science, legal studies and more. Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 35 milesTuition: $6,622 per year (undergraduate/Pennsylvania resident)Students receiving financial aid: More than 90%Awards & recognition: ‘Best in the Northeast’ and ‘322 Green Colleges’ (The Princeton Review); Military-Friendly University (G.I. Jobs); ‘Best for Vets’ (Military Edge); Top 3 online schools (Guide to Online Schools.com)Campus life description: Our beautiful, riverside campus features “smart” classrooms, campus-wide Wi-Fi and award-winning, suite-style residence halls. Every student has access to the new Herron Recreation & Fitness Center, with more than 100 student organizations, Division II athletics and a full schedule of campus events, there are always plenty of options for after-class activities.

Cal U Q&AQ: Why choose Cal ?A: Cal U blends solid academics with real-world education. Nearly every program includes research, fieldwork, clinical practice or other hands-on activities, so you can begin building a resume even before graduation.

Q: What about internships?A: Cal U students find internships close to home, across the country and around the world. Each year more than 3,000 Cal U students take part in internships or other experiential education.

Q: How’s the housing?A: Cal U’s suite-style residence halls are among the best in the nation. (And they’re heated and cooled with sustainable geothermal energy, too!)

Q: How do I learn more?A: Come see Cal U for yourself! Call 724-938-4404 to arrange a campus tour or visit us on Dis-covery Days. Or visit Cal U online at www.calu.edu.

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Overwhelmed with your options?

Break your choices down into categories. This will make it easier to compare and contrast the pro’s and con’s of each school you are looking at.

COST• Are you paying for your higher education?• Will your family be supporting you? • Will you be receiving financial aid or any scholarships?These are important questions to ask before commit-ting to a school. A schools price tag can be intimidat-ing, but do not let it discourage you. You never know how much a school will cost you until you apply for financial aid.

TYPEThis is an easy step to overlook, but comparing dif-ferent types of school should be an imperative part of your research.• Is this school private or public? • Does it have any religious affiliations?• If so, do they require you to take certain courses you

don’t feel comfortable taking? • Does it specialize in any certain areas, or educate on

a broader spectrum?

SIZE/GEOGRAPHY The size of a school is an important fact in your edu-cation research. There are schools that have less than 100 students, and universities that have over 30,000 students. Only you can determine which size is best for you. Also, where is the school located? Do you want to be in a city, or a more rural area?• What kind of high school did you attend- large or

small?• Do you prefer everyone knows you, or do you like

blending in to a crowd?• Do you want the culture of a city?Larger schools can offer you more activities and a rich-er student-life population. However, you can get a more personalized education at a smaller school. Determine which is more important to you.

http://www.calu.edu

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REAL-LIFE EDUCATION

REAL-WORLDCAREERSA proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

C A L I F O R N I A U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y L V A N I A

Employers want job candidates with experience. That’s whyCalifornia University of Pennsylvania focuses on real-lifeeducation for real-world careers.

A Cal U education begins with a solid academic foundation inyour choice of more than 130 undergraduate or 35 graduateprograms. Then our expert professors add hands-on activities,field studies, clinical practice or meaningful research — realopportunities to put learning into practice. So our students canstart building their resumes even before graduation.

At California University, we describe our missionin four simple words: Building Character.Building Careers.

As a member of the State System of HigherEducation, Cal U is among the most affordablefour-year universities in Pennsylvania.

SSo choose real-life education. Choose Cal U.Learn more at www.calu.edu.

C A L I F O R N I A U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y L V A N I AB U I L D I N G C H A R A C T E R . B U I L D I N G C A R E E R S .

CALU

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YOUNGSTOWN STATEUNIVERSITYY

Youngstown State UniversityAddress: One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555Website: www.ysu.eduPhone: 330.941.2000Current Enrollment: 13,813Student Faculty Ratio: 18:1Tuition: $7,899 (in-state), $13,899 (out-of-state)School Type: PublicRegular Application Deadline: August 1 (Fall semester), December 1 (Spring semester)Percentage of students receiving need-based fi nancial aid: 89.5%Distance from downtown Pittsburgh: 61 milesAwards & recognitions: • YSU is included on Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Top Colleges for 2013.• YSU is ranked among the top third of similar universities nationally in Washington Monthly’s 2013 College Guide and Rankings.• YSU is ranked #21 out of nearly 400 Ohio post-secondary institutions for “high-quality education with consistent, long-term payoffs in the workplace” according to affordablecollegesonline.org.• YSU named Tree Campus USA for fourth consecutive year• LEED Gold Certifi cation awarded to the Williamson College of Business by the U.S. Green Building Council• YSU named a 2014 Veteran Friendly School

YSU is an urban research institution offering:• More than 115 undergraduate majors that allow students to invest their time and talent into an academic program that fi ts their career and personal goals.• In-demand gradu-ate and post-gradu-ate degree programs, including 44 masters

programs, one specialist program and three doctoral programs.• The Affordable Tuition Advantage program, which extends lower tuition rates to many out-of-state students from counties near the Ohio state line.• NCAA Division I sports featuring eight men’s and 10 women’s teams to support on the road or at home at any of our beautiful and well-maintained athletic fi elds and facilities.• Highly regarded theater/music programs and performances that showcase talented students and add to the diverse entertainment options on campus.• The 70,000 sq ft Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center featuring state-of-the art facilities and equipment including multi-purpose courts, a 53’ climbing wall and designated areas for strength and conditioning, aerobics and meditation.• More than 140 student organizations on campus that offer students a deeper sense of community and a higher level of involvement on campus.• On-campus living options for students who want a comfortable home away from home in a social atmosphere while pursuing academic endeavors.

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http://www.ysu.edu


University Scholars Program

at YSUAcademic Excellence,

Service, and Achievement

ysu.edu

• Most prestigious full-tuition, room-and-board scholarship at YSU

• Awarded to 40 highly accomplished incoming freshmen

• Living-learning emphasis within modern Cafaro House residence hall

• Connection of like-minded student leaders

• Network of successful Scholar alumni

• Opportunities for accelerated courses, faculty connections, community relations

• Boasting Goldwater scholars, Fulbright awardees, Rhodes nominees, research fellows

• Named “Program of Character,” John Templeton Foundation

• Recognized nationally on President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

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