Triangle Tech-Pittsburgh
Location and Contact Information
1940 Perrysville AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15214-3897
USA
Main Tel: 41200000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Triangle Tech Inc. Pittsburgh is one of the six campuses of Triangle Tech. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it offers associate’s degrees in specialized technology areas. The institute also offers diploma programs like residential and light commercial electricity. The Pittsburgh campus consists of more than eight buildings and spreads across an area of eight acres.
Triangle Tech Inc. Pittsburgh provides students with academic counseling and tutoring services. The school’s personal career advisor helps students secure suitable jobs for after graduation. The institute welcomes a number of international students and provides them with certain benefits. 98% of the students at the institute are men. Triangle Tech also operates campuses in Erie, Greenburg and Sunbury, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in construction trades, production trades, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,353 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,445 |
Financial Aid
Triangle Tech-Pittsburgh participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 93% | $6,638 |
| Institutional Grant | 41% | $1,633 |
| Federal Grant | 64% | $3,775 |
| Pell Grant | 62% | $3,667 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $513 |
| State or Local Grant | 66% | $4,693 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 84% | $8,427 |
| Federal Loan | 84% | $8,225 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $14,703 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Triangle Tech-Pittsburgh:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triangle Tech-Erie | Erie, PA | 147 |
| 2 | Triangle Tech-Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | 222 |
| 3 | Triangle Tech-Dubois | Falls Creek, PA | 236 |
| 4 | Triangle Tech-Sunbury | Sunbury, PA | 111 |
| 5 | Triangle Tech-Bethlehem | Bethlehem, PA | 105 |
| 6 | Rosedale Technical Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | 216 |
| 7 | Dean Institute of Technology | Pittsburgh, PA | 126 |
| 8 | Uintah Basin Applied Technology College | Roosevelt, UT | 700 |
| 9 | North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit, KS | 508 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 151 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 6 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 23 |
Students
Student enrollment was 265 in 2009-2010 (402 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder