Annual Estimated
Direct Cost of Attendance
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Tuition and Housing Costs
As of 7/1/2023
- Costs below are based on full-time nine month enrollment.
- PTC does not charge out of state tuition.
Bachelor’s Degrees before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees (Full Time) | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Estimated Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Direct Cost without Housing* |
| Bachelor of Science Degree Programs | ||||||
| Business Administration (Online) | $15,840 | $1,800 | $2,325 | $0** | $19,965 | $19,965 |
| Information Systems & Technology | $18,500 | $3,600 | $3,375 | $8,625 | $34,100 | $25,475 |
| Information Systems & Technology (Online) | $20,350 | $1,800 | $3,085 | $0** | $25,235 | $25,235 |
| Bachelor’s Completion Programs | ||||||
| Applied Management | $9,900 | $1,800 | $2,780 | $0** | $14,480 | $14,480 |
| Business Administration | $10,560 | $1,800 | $2,325 | $0** | $14,685 | $14,685 |
| Information Systems & Technology | $11,840 | $3,600 | $2,325 | $8,625 | $26,390 | $17,765 |
Associate Degrees before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees (Full Time) | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Total Estimated Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Direct Cost without Housing* |
| Business Administration | $16,170 | $1,800 | $2,325 | $0** | $20,295 | $20,295 |
| Criminal Justice | $16,100 | $3,600 | $2,980 | $8,625 | $31,305 | $22,680 |
| Culinary Arts | $14,790 | $3,600 | $3,310 | $8,625 | $30,325 | $21,700 |
| Computer Aided Drafting | $19,610 | $3,600 | $2,950 | $8,625 | $34,785 | $26,160 |
| Graphic Design | $13,300 | $3,600 | $3,185 | $8,625 | $28,710 | $20,085 |
| Graphic Design (Online) | $13,300 | $1,800 | $3,185 | $0** | $18,285 | $18,285 |
| Multimedia Technologies – Video Production | $14,000 | $3,600 | $5,060 | $8,625 | $31,285 | $22,660 |
| Web/UX Design | $14,430 | $3,600 | $3,150 | $8,625 | $29,805 | $21,180 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | $17,390 | $3,600 | $3,505 | $8,625 | $33,120 | $24,495 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (Online) | $17,020 | $1,800 | $3,400 | $0** | $22,220 | $22,220 |
| Robotics & Autonomous Engineering Technology | $17,390 | $3,600 | $2,880 | $8,625 | $32,495 | $23,870 |
| Surgical Technology | $16,100 | $3,600 | $2,930 | $8,625 | $31,255 | $22,630 |
| Computer Information Systems | $19,980 | $3,600 | $3,155 | $8,625 | $35,360 | $26,735 |
| Information Technology | $18,500 | $3,600 | $3,355 | $8,628 | $34,083 | $25,455 |
| Information Technology (Online) | $18,500 | $1,800 | $3,260 | $0** | $23,560 | $23,560 |
| Nursing | $21,090 | $3,600 | $3,980 | $8,625 | $37,295 | $28,670 |
| HVAC Technology | $14,300 | $3,600 | $2,920 | $8,625 | $29,445 | $20,820 |
| Welding Technology | $14,210 | $3,600 | $3,935 | $8,625 | $30,370 | $21,745 |
Certificate Programs before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Total Estimated Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Direct Cost without Housing* |
| Baking & Pastry | $12,470 | $1,800 | $3,240 | $8,625 | $26,135 | $17,510 |
| Culinary Arts | $13,340 | $3,600 | $3,310 | $8,625 | $28,875 | $20,250 |
| Medical Coding (Online) | $10,920 | $1,800 | $2,940 | 0** | $15,660 | $15,660 |
| Therapeutic Massage Practitioner | $13,520 | $3,600 | $2,830 | $8,625 | $28,575 | $19,950 |
| Practical Nursing | $16,640 | $3,600 | $3,715 | $8,625 | $32,580 | $23,955 |
| Electrician Technology | $13,630 | $3,600 | $3,930 | $8,625 | $29,785 | $21,160 |
| HVAC Technology | $14,560 | $3,600 | $2,920 | $8,625 | $29,705 | $21,080 |
| Welding Technology | $12,470 | $3,600 | $3,655 | $8,625 | $28,350 | $19,725 |
*7/19/2023 to 06/30/2024 (Before Financial Aid)
**Online Program Only, No Housing.
Based on Full Time nine month enrollment.
If a student withdraws from PTC before graduation, the student will be charged for books, kits and supplies received.
Tuition & fees are subject to change.
How Tuition Costs Are Calculated
Per-Credit Charge Official Tuition
PTC utilizes a per-credit and fee structure to determine total cost. The per-credit charge will vary based on program. The tuition and fees charged will be based on the credit load carried per term. The per-credit charges by program are listed below. For additional information on program layouts and courses required, please see the PTC Catalog.
| $370/credit | $350/credit | $330/credit |
|---|---|---|
| CAD Computer Information Systems Electronics Engineer Electronics –Industrial Instrument Information Systems & Tech.(BS) Information Tech. Nursing Robotics & Autonomous Engineering Technology | Criminal Justice Graphic Design Multimedia –Video Prod. Web/UX Design Surgical Tech. | Applied Mgmt.(BS) Business Admin. (BS) Business Admin. (AS) |
| $290/credit | $260/credit |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Electrician Tech. Medical Assisting Medical Coding Welding (AS) Welding (CERT) | HVAC (AS) HVAC (CERT) Practical Nursing Therapeutic Massage |
Program Length
Bachelor’s Degrees: 15-36 months
Associate Degrees: 21-24 months
Certificate Programs: 9-15 months
Fees
Fees for programs are charged each quarter and are based on the number of credits taken per quarter.
The quarterly fee charges are:
| Quarterly Credits | Fees |
|---|---|
| 6 or more credits – On Ground | $1,200 |
| 5 credits or less – On Ground | $600 |
| 6 or more credits – Fully Online | $600 |
| 5 credits or less – Fully Online | $300 |
Books and Supplies
- Students wanting to use Federal Financial Aid to cover required course materials (including books, supplies, and equipment), will be required to sign an authorization allowing their funds to be used for this purpose.
- Students who do not wish to include course materials in their financial aid plan may choose to pay for these materials on their own.
- Pittsburgh Technical College has partnered with eCampus to supply course materials for our students. All course materials are sold through the online virtual bookstore: https://ptcollege.ecampus.com/
- Students are not required to purchase course materials from the online virtual bookstore. Students may choose to purchase from vendors of their choice, provided that the texts and supplies meet the requirements of the academic program.
To learn which books, kits, and supplies are needed for each class, a detailed list, including course code and name, book title, ISBN number and estimated cost is accessible here: PTC Book List | Supply and Kit List PTC Book List | Supply and Kit List
Housing Costs
Explore your on- and off-campus housing options, and learn about the amenities offered in each.
A $350 housing deposit completes your housing request.
PTC student housing costs range from $2450-$2875 per student per quarter depending on occupancy and accommodation.
PTC student housing is available to students under the age of 26.
Housing costs are subject to change.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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