The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,532

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$20,115

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

431

65.9% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

30.8%

65 Graduates

About

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh were Graphic Design (24 degrees awarded), Interior Design (16 degrees), and Game & Interactive Media Design (15 degrees).

In 2017, 187 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (118 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is $17,532, which is $3,532 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is $17,532, which is $3,532 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,115.

In 2017, 96% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 79% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$17,532

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was $17,532. The cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is $3,532 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,115

2017 Value

9.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 The Art Institute of Pittsburgh had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,115. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh grew by 9.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,517

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was of $8,517 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 0.472% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

96% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2016, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has a total enrollment of 431 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is 284 students and the part-time enrollment is 147. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 7.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 0.928% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.232% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (34.9%), followed by White Female (29.9%) and Black or African American Male (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, both undergraduate and graduate, is 431 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is 284 and the part-time enrollment is 147. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), The Art Institute of Pittsburgh had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
273
Black or African American
83
Hispanic or Latino
31

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is 63.3% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 7.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 0.928% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.232% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (4.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 39 more women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The majority of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are white (118 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is Graphic Design (24 degrees awarded), followed by Interior Design (16 degrees) and Game & Interactive Media Design (15 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (118 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (52 degrees), and Communication Technologies (1 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are Accountants & auditors (1,108,795 people), Other managers (725,781 people), Software developers (526,360 people), Financial managers (436,472 people), and Chief executives & legislators (338,926 people).

The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are Visual & Performing Arts (118 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (1 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (11 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are Computer Systems Design (899,198 people), Elementary & secondary schools (629,520 people), Banking & related activities (552,125 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (472,142 people), and Insurance carriers (427,195 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Most Common

Graphic Design
24 degree-majorss awarded
Interior Design
16 degree-majorss awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was Graphic Design with 24 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 74 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is 0.655 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 12 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 4 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 19 degrees were awarded to women at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Graphic Design, which is 1.73 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 29% of students graduating from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13.8% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Unknown
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

9.63% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
73 degrees awarded
White Male
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is white female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (45 degrees).

Operations

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh had a total salary expenditure of $16.7M. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh employs 13 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are Male Instructors (7), Female Instructors(6), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are: Management, with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3M - Federal
$937k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh received $3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $937k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$5.19M

2017 Salaries

24.7%

decline from 2016

In 2017, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh paid a median of $5.19M in salaries, which represents 31% of their overall expenditure ($16.7M) and a 24.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 21% decline from 2015 and a 16.3% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$852k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh paid a total of $852k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh were Instructor with 13 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh were Management with 10 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was Male Instructor with 7 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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