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Best Community Colleges in Pittsburgh: Transfer, Tuition & Programs for 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

January 28, 2026

Compare 10+ Pittsburgh community colleges with tuition, earnings, and transfer data.

Why Community College in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh's community colleges offer an affordable entry point to higher education, with tuition well below four-year university rates. Strong transfer agreements with state universities mean you can start at a CC and finish your bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost.

Community Colleges in Pittsburgh

Community College of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: $4,842/year | Enrollment: 9,305 | 6-year earnings: $33,940

Nursing ADN graduates earn $57,737/year.

Institute of Medical Careers (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 866 | 6-year earnings: $25,933

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown)

Tuition: $6,990/year | Enrollment: 719 | 6-year earnings: $32,465

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: $16,190/year | Enrollment: 594 | 6-year earnings: $66,816

Nursing ADN graduates earn $56,246/year.

Rosedale Technical College (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: $16,700/year | Enrollment: 405 | 6-year earnings: $45,219

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 369 | 6-year earnings: $46,066

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: $16,190/year | Enrollment: 305 | 6-year earnings: $68,303

Nursing ADN graduates earn $54,459/year.

South Hills Beauty Academy (Pittsburgh)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 282 | 6-year earnings: $22,858

How to Choose

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest tuition	Community College of Allegheny County ($4,842/yr)
Best post-grad earnings	UPMC Mercy School of Nursing ($68,303 at 6yrs)

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year) often exceed full community college tuition. Check your state's grant and scholarship programs — many states offer free or reduced CC tuition for qualifying residents.

Next Steps

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