Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,842
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,583
- Average Net Price
- $8,166
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 29.3%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,680
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $134/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 12.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,510 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,414 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,633 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $12,758 |
| $110,001+ | $13,905 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $4,842 sticker price at Community College of Allegheny County. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,510 annually after aid. That jumps to $7,414 for families earning $30,000-$48,000, then climbs steadily to $13,905 for those making over $110,000. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $13,000 to $28,000 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $12,680, translating to monthly payments of $134. With median earnings hitting $39,449 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 4% of gross income. The employment rate reaches 94.6%, though only 41.74% successfully repay their loans on time. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying the least upfront while accessing the same career-focused programs that serve Pittsburgh's workforce needs.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $12,680, translating to monthly payments of $134. With median earnings hitting $39,449 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 4% of gross income. The employment rate reaches 94.6%, though only 41.74% successfully repay their loans on time. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying the least upfront while accessing the same career-focused programs that serve Pittsburgh's workforce needs.
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