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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

Sanford-Brown Institute

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Turn your love of medicine into a rewarding career at Sanford-Brown Institute. Learn more today.

Campus Locations:
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • Anesthesia Technology
  • Paralegal Specialist
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • Portrait Photography (C)
  • Fashion & Retail Management (BS)
Pittsburgh Technical Institute

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Discover how different a school can be at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Earn a degree or certificate in 24 months or less and get started on a career.

Campus Locations:
  • Oakdale
Programs:
  • Business Administration
  • Graphic Design
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)
All-State Career

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Prepare for an exciting career in the trucking industry at All-State Career. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information

Campus Locations:
  • North Versailles
Programs:
  • Electronic Systems Technology
  • Class A CDL Preparatory Driver Training
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
University of the Rockies

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Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Pittsburgh
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications 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.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work