Is Point Park University worth it?
Point Park University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 919 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, dance and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,901
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,024
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,856
Average net price
$25,942
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
919
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
2,331
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $23,147 | $40,121 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,391 | $90,722 | 70 |
| Dance | Bachelor's | $17,781 | $37,205 | 68 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $24,948 | $47,669 | 60 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,910 | $53,332 | 41 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $97,728 | $88,525 | 34 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $17,479 | $49,951 | 30 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Undergraduate certificate | $78,430 | $83,862 | 27 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $32,495 | $55,545 | 25 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $34,887 | $45,859 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,542 | $47,830 | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $27,455 | N/A | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $35,540 | N/A | 16 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Bachelor's | $37,887 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 105 |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 55 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 43 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 37 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Musical Theatre | Bachelor's | 24 |
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Sources: federal figures for Point Park University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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