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Published: November, 2010

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earned the nickname "City of Champions" thanks to a long history of football, baseball, and other Pennsylvania sports successes. Second in size only to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh's population is 322,918. Its low cost of living (16% below the national average, with a median home value of $91,900) and robust public school system have made it a popular place to live. Pittsburgh spends 72% more per student in its public school students than the national average, and its student-teacher ration is only 19:1.

Pittsburgh's patchwork of neighborhoods provides a colorful downtown and surrounding area, reflecting the city's history of immigration and new beginnings. Its economy has fluctuated with the times. Until the mid-90s, Pittsburgh was largely industrial, capitalizing on the raw materials surrounding the metropolitan area, but the loss of those jobs to outsourcing has forced the city to grow its technology, hospitality and healthcare industries.

These efforts have begun to pay off. Its unemployment rate is decreasing and other industries, such as tourism, have added more than 10,000 jobs in recent years. The city has recently formed the Propel Pittsburgh Commission, aimed at youth retention, and is also in the midst of building a new multi-use arena to house the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. Pittsburgh's largest employer, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is relocating to the city's largest downtown skyscraper, adding 2,500 jobs to the downtown area.

With its tourist industry on the rise, Pittsburgh is shedding its reputation as Philadelphia's ugly stepsister. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy fresh produce from a variety of farmers' markets, a Steelers or Buccaneers game, a cup of coffee from Nicholas Coffee Co. (roasting since 1919), a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Fallingwater home, and the annual Pittsburgh Tour de Cure bike ride for diabetes research.

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Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Pennsylvania.

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University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Graduate Project Management Certificate
  • M.S. in Administration of Justice and security/Global Homeland Security
Ross Medical Education Centers

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Get allied health training with Ross Medical Education Center.

Campus Locations:
  • Morgantown
Programs:
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Assistant
Walden University

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Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)
DeVry University

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We're with you, from start to finish.

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Campus Locations:
  • Pittsburgh
  • Cranberry Twp
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's-Accounting
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
Argosy University

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Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
The Art Institutes

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With an Art Institutes education, imagine what you could create.

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Campus Locations:
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • Portrait Photography (C)
  • Food & Beverage Operations (C)
California University of Pennsylvania

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Study online with California University of Pennsylvania.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Social Science (Applied Criminology)
  • Master of Science in Legal Studies: Law and Public Policy
University of Florida

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Online Programs That Build Leaders. Credentials That Build Careers.
One of the largest and most respected universities in the nation, the University of Florida (UF) has furthered the personal and professional growth of thousands. Founded in 1853 and ranked among America's top 20 best public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university's role as a technological and economic force can be felt around the globe. UF Executive Education now delivers high-impact business solutions to individuals and groups, 100% online, through its Essentials of Business executive certificate program. Each business certificate online offers the prestige of UF while preparing professionals for career growth in tactical areas of management.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Tactical IT Management
  • Tactical Marketing Management
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