Point Park University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Point Park University at a glance

• 2,331

  students enrolled

• 936

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,942

  average net price a year

  Tuition $36,240

• $36,906

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,856

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Point Park University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Point Park University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Allegheny County, where the college is.

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• 1,982

  open professional jobs

• 253

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  99 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Allegheny County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $76,393

  median household income

  Allegheny County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, visual & performing arts, business & management, which lead to academic (7 open), programs (31 open), design (17 open), finance (240 open), sales (322 open), operations (235 open).

Hiring most: PNC Financial Services Group (142), Highmark Health (66), UPMC (62), FNB Corp/Pa/ (33), GPAC (32), Emerson (27), Creative Financial Staffing (24), BNY (23).

What they hire for: Engineering (389), Sales (322), Finance (240), Operations (235), Data & Analytics (127), Human Resources (75). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Partner4Work Workforce Development Board.

• Eastside Neighborhood Employment CenterPittsburgh · 412-362-8580 · Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
• PA CareerLink Allegheny EastPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.
• PA CareerLink PittsburghPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Point Park University?

Point Park University enrolls about 2,331 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awards about 936 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Point Park University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,906 six years after entry and $45,856 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Point Park University offer AI or data science degrees?

Point Park University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Point Park University?

1,982 open professional jobs are listed in Allegheny County, 253 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. PNC Financial Services Group has the most openings.