Community College of Allegheny County
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Pennsylvania residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 9,544 students.
About This School
Community College of Allegheny County is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with approximately 9,544 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,970 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $35,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is a public community college in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has four campuses and four centers and offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.
With an average net price of just $8,166 per year and median graduation debt of only $7,132, this is one of the most affordable paths to an associate degree or certificate in the Pittsburgh area, making it a genuinely smart financial choice for students who want to minimize risk. That said, median earnings of $35,800 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being intentional about which program you pursue — health, skilled trades, and transfer pathways to four-year schools tend to offer stronger outcomes than open-ended general studies. This is a strong option for students who need flexibility, affordability, or a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree, but those expecting the credential alone to drive significant salary growth should plan carefully.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Community College of Allegheny County graduates earn most above the national rate in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($40,493 vs $34,184 nationally), and most below it in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($38,706 vs $46,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 484 | $43,383 | $44,125 | −$742 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 308 | $79,497 | $80,813 | −$1,316 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 125 | $51,099 | $48,733 | +$2,366 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 107 | $62,643 | $65,389 | −$2,746 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 63 | $57,851 | $54,726 | +$3,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | $52,824 | $47,660 | +$5,164 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 38 | $42,190 | $42,269 | −$79 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | $58,905 | $54,246 | +$4,659 |
| Psychology, General | 34 | $35,110 | $39,288 | −$4,178 |
| Computer Programming | 30 | $61,693 | $58,070 | +$3,623 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 30 | $38,706 | $46,706 | −$8,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 28 | $40,493 | $34,184 | +$6,309 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,544 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Community College of Allegheny County
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Community College of Allegheny County cost?
The average net price at Community College of Allegheny County is about $13,970 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Allegheny County?
Community College of Allegheny County has a graduation rate of 24%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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