Point Park University Graduate Schools

Point Park University (referred to as Point Park) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Point Park University is $15,642 in average. The school has 870 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,288 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Point Park University (referred to as Point Park) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1968 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Point Park Directory Information
School NamePoint Park University (Point Park)
Address201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
Phone412-391-4100
Webhttps://www.pointpark.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.pointpark.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.pointpark.edu/admissions/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Point Park University is $15,642 in average. The school has 870 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,288 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 103 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 14 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$15,642
Student Population870
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs103 graduate programs
(14 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Point Park University is $15,642 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $773.
Point Park University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Point Park University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)14 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Point Park University is $15,642. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -12.31% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$15,858$1,422
2019-2020$15,858$1,620
2020-2021$15,858$1,890
2021-2022$15,858$1,980
2022-2023$13,662$1,980
The graduate school tuition & fees of Point Park is relatively inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Point Park University$15,642
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,340 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Point Park University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.68% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $5,250. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,320$2,120$3,150$1,920
2019-2020$11,540$2,180$3,150$1,980
2020-2021$11,760$2,300$3,150$2,100
2021-2022$12,000$2,300$3,150$2,100
2022-2023$12,240$2,300$3,150$2,100
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $773 at Point Park University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -12.26% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$881
2019-2020$881
2020-2021$881
2021-2022$881
2022-2023$773

Graduate Programs at Point Park

Point Park University offers 34 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 378 students have completed their study at Point Park University.
Offered Degrees at Point Park University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree217249
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship3144
Doctor's degree - other201
Post Bachelor's Degree6384
Post Master's Degree220
Total3413378
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Point Park University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 70 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 151 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 38 completers.
Point Park University offers 34 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 378 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 249 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 84 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 4 completers-
Environmental Studies4-
Communication and Journalism [+] 10 completers-
Journalism4$39,300
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication0-
Communications Technologies [+] 8 completers-
Communications Technology/Technician8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Information Science/Studies0-
Education [+] (4 completers) 79 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction17-
Educational Leadership and Administration25-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching15-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching9-
Secondary Education and Teaching6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching7-
Engineering Technology [+] 7 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management7-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (1 completers) 14 completers-
Intelligence14-
Psychology [+] 7 completers-
Community Psychology7-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 8 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8 completers-
Playwriting and Screenwriting8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 12 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management12-
Business [+] 92 completers-
Business Administration and Management92$55,800
Organizational Leadership0-
Total249
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration38-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Human Services [+] 6 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy6-
Total44
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology [+] 1 completers-
Clinical Psychology0-
Community Psychology1-
Total1
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Public Relations/Image Management0-
Education [+] 84 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration70-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration14-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Online Educator/Online Teaching0-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Total84
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at Point Park

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 930 students enrolled into Point Park University graduate schools where it has total 3,288 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 151 full-time and 779 part-time graduate students. By gender, 321 male and 609 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total930321609
Full-time1516289
Part-tme779259520
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 661 White (71.08%), 133 Black/African American (14.30%), 81 Hispanic (8.71%), 8 Asian (0.86%), and 47 students with other races. 19 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total930321609
American Indian/Native American000
Asian826
Black/African American1333598
Hispanic812853
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White661233428
Two More18810
Un-Known927
Non-resident Alien19127
Point Park University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 706 graduate students (75.91% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 51 graduate students (5.48% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total930
Enrolled Online Exclusively706
Enrolled Some Online Courses51
Not in Online Courses173
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Point Park University. 120 students are aged 20 to 24 (12.90% of total students), 94 students are aged above 50 (10.11%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Point Park University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total930321609
Age 20-21404
Age 22-241162987
Age 25-2922368155
Age 30-341455887
Age 35-391435390
Age 40-4920483121
Age 50-64902763
Over 64422
Age Un-Known110

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