Community College of Allegheny County Career Programs

Community College of Allegheny County (referred to as CCAC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Community College of Allegheny County is $8,803 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,583 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,467 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).Community College of Allegheny County supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $12,583
  • Number of Programs: 133 programs

CCAC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Community College of Allegheny County are $8,803 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,583 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.03% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Community College of Allegheny County
Pennsylvania residentsOut of State
2018-2019$7,861$11,251
2019-2020$8,125$11,605
2020-2021$8,323$11,863
2021-2022$8,323$11,863
2022-2023$8,563$12,223
2023-2024$8,803$12,583

Who Accredits Community College of Allegheny County

Community College of Allegheny County is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Community College of Allegheny County offers 133 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 2,566 students have earned their degrees/certificate at CCAC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at CCAC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 9
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 9
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 112
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 25
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 37
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 33
Computer Support Specialist1 program 17
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 8
Education [+] 2 programs 2
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1 program 2
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering [+] 2 programs 4
Engineering Science1 program 4
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 18
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 6
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 6
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 2
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 5
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 5
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 42
Child Development1 program 38
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 4
Legal Studies [+] 2 programs 23
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 19
Court Reporting/Court Reporter1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 797
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 194
General Studies1 program 603
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 12
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 7
Biotechnology1 program 5
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 26
Mathematics1 program 26
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 3
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 3
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 3
Chemistry1 program 2
Physics1 program 1
Psychology [+] 1 program 41
Psychology1 program 41
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 55
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)1 program 45
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 5
Critical Infrastructure Protection1 program 5
Human Services [+] 1 program 12
Social Work1 program 12
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 9
Social Sciences1 program 9
Construction Trades [+] 4 programs 53
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 program 1
Electrician1 program 40
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 2
Building Construction Technology1 program 10
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 20
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 17
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 3
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 3
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 6
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1 program 3
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations1 program 3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6 programs 34
Industrial and Product Design1 program 4
Graphic Design1 program 10
Game and Interactive Media Design1 program 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 8
Art/Art Studies1 program 9
Music1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 17 programs 501
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 3
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 2
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 15
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 2
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 9
Anesthesiologist Assistant1 program 9
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 4
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist1 program 6
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 9
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 21
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 9
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 31
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 32
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 11
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)1 program 7
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 330
Business [+] 6 programs 229
Business Administration and Management1 program 175
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 42
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 8
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 3
Tourism and Travel Services Management1 program 1
Management Science1 program 0
Total75 programs2,027
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 0
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Computer Support Specialist1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 7
Barbering/Barber1 program 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 0
Education [+] 1 program 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 7
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 7
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1 program 0
Nanotechnology1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 0
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 3 programs 6
Child Development1 program 6
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 2 programs 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 0
Court Reporting/Court Reporter1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 7
General Studies1 program 7
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Biotechnology1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 0
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 0
Critical Infrastructure Protection1 program 0
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Social Work1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 4 programs 183
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 145
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 program 24
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 0
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1 program 14
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 22
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 19
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 3
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 76
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 20
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Ironworking/Ironworker1 program 56
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 87
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1 program 0
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1 program 87
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 programs 8
Graphic Design1 program 7
Game and Interactive Media Design1 program 0
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 1
Music1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs 52
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 8
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 3
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 3
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist1 program 10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 9
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 5
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 0
Dietitian Assistant1 program 4
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 10
Business [+] 5 programs 79
Business Administration and Management1 program 67
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 11
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 1
Restaurant/Food Services Management1 program 0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Total57 programs534
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 5
Court Reporting/Court Reporter1 program 5
Total1 program5

Student Population

At Community College of Allegheny County, there are total 10,467 students. Among them, 2,022 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 4,861 men and 5,606 women students at CCAC. Next table summarizes the student population at CCAC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Community College of Allegheny County
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,4674,8615,606
American Indian/Native American291613
Asian454174280
Black/African American1,5725001,072
Hispanic395148247
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander514
White6,4533,0883,365
Two More429174255
Un-Known1,130760370
Student Population in Online Programs at CCAC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students10,4672,0222,3756,070

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