What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Precision Metal Working, and Cosmetology. It also offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Precision Metal Working. The school lists 101 additional programs beyond these specific trades.

What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installers program typically earn?

Graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installers undergraduate certificate program have reported median earnings of $124,590 two years after completion.

How many students finish their studies here?

The reported completion rate for the school is 25.3%. This figure represents the percentage of students who complete their program within a specific timeframe, though it does not account for transfers.

How large is the student body and what is the school type?

This is a public school located in Pittsburgh, PA with 9,544 enrolled students. Thirty-two point three percent of students receive Pell Grants.

How do the earnings compare across the different associate degree programs?

Typical earnings two years after completion vary by program. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair graduates earn a median of $41,342, while Allied Health Diagnostic associate degree graduates earn $41,323. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates have a median of $35,772, and Precision Metal Working associate degree holders earn $30,771.

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Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 9,544 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$13,970

cheaper than 21% of comparable schools

Completion rate

25.3%

Median debt at completion

$12,680

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$39,449

earns ~$2,823.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Community College of Allegheny County is a public institution in Pittsburgh, PA that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves a student body of 9,544 and offers training in trades like electrical installation and vehicle repair. The school reports an average annual net price of $13,970 after aid.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 25.3%, which includes students who transfer out and should not be viewed as a failure. Median student debt at completion is $12,680, which compares to typical earnings of $39,449 ten years after entry. You can find specific program earnings below, ranging from $30,771 to $124,590 depending on the credential and field.

Net price is 1% below the Pennsylvania median ($14,104) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	$124,590
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	$45,808
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$41,342
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$41,323
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$37,593
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	$35,772
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	$30,771
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	associate degree	not reported

Show all 89 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$53,851
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$40,485
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	associate degree	$39,369
Computer Programming	associate degree	$38,289
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$36,668
Legal Support Services	undergraduate certificate	$31,839
Legal Support Services	associate degree	$31,495
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$30,843
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$30,771
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$30,554
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$30,228
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	$28,206
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	$26,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$26,353
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$26,353
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	$25,967
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	$21,052
Architectural Sciences and Technology	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Area Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	associate degree	not reported
Engineering Science	associate degree	not reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	associate degree	not reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Nanotechnology	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Nanotechnology	associate degree	not reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
American Sign Language	undergraduate certificate	not reported
American Sign Language	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Biology, General	associate degree	not reported
Biotechnology	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Biotechnology	associate degree	not reported
Mathematics	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	associate degree	not reported
Chemistry	associate degree	not reported
Physics	associate degree	not reported
Psychology, General	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Homeland Security	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Homeland Security	associate degree	not reported
Social Work	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Social Work	associate degree	not reported
Social Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	associate degree	not reported
Air Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Air Transportation	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	associate degree	not reported
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fine and Studio Arts	associate degree	not reported
Music	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Music	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	associate degree	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Precision Metal Working, and Cosmetology. It also offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Precision Metal Working. The school lists 101 additional programs beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installers program typically earn?: Graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installers undergraduate certificate program have reported median earnings of $124,590 two years after completion.
How many students finish their studies here?: The reported completion rate for the school is 25.3%. This figure represents the percentage of students who complete their program within a specific timeframe, though it does not account for transfers.
How large is the student body and what is the school type?: This is a public school located in Pittsburgh, PA with 9,544 enrolled students. Thirty-two point three percent of students receive Pell Grants.
How do the earnings compare across the different associate degree programs?: Typical earnings two years after completion vary by program. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair graduates earn a median of $41,342, while Allied Health Diagnostic associate degree graduates earn $41,323. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates have a median of $35,772, and Precision Metal Working associate degree holders earn $30,771.

Other options in Pennsylvania

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
All-State Career School	Essington	$18,205	61.7%	$38,495
Community College of Beaver County	Monaca	$6,937	28.5%	$45,090
Butler County Community College	Butler	$6,233	30.2%	$38,891
Delaware County Community College	Media	$6,576	18.3%	$45,391
Erie Institute of Technology Inc	Erie	$30,164	72.1%	$41,951
Harrisburg Area Community College	Harrisburg	$14,471	21.3%	$42,007

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 210605. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.