Pittsburgh Business Schools & Programs There are many schools in Pittsburgh for aspiring business students to choose from. Carnegie Mellon University is home of the Tepper School of Business, with programs for undergraduate and graduate students. The business program was recently ranked number three nationally and internationally by The Wall Street Journal. U.S. News & World Report also ranked the undergraduate business program fifth in the country.

Several other schools provide opportunities to students as well. Private schools offering business degrees include Duquesne University; Chatham College; LaRoche College; Carlow College; Robert Morris University; and Point Park University. Public institutions offering business degrees include the University of Pittsburgh; Penn State – McKeesport; and the Community College of Allegheny County as well as trade schools including Pittsburgh Technical Institute and DeVry University.

Many Pittsburgh residents are employed in professional and business service occupations. According to the Pennsylvania state Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, of nearly 1.2 million area workers more than 142,000 are employed in these fields, while nearly 69,000 are in financial activities, and 24,000 are in information.

Business Schools, Programs & Courses in Pittsburgh
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Pittsburgh is a Great Place to Study Business
Pittsburgh’s economy has come a long way since the days the area was better known as the Steel City. The nickname has stuck, but the landscape has changed dramatically, with health care, high tech, financial and other businesses locating in the area.

Other Resources for Business Education and Careers in Pittsburgh
  • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Business Resource Guide
  • Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
  • Pittsburgh Business Calendar
  • Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
  • Pittsburgh Business Times
  • Business - Employers in Pittsburgh
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC
  • Alcoa
  • Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Duquesne Light Company
  • Alcoa
  • Allegheny Technologies
  • USX
  • PPG Industries

  • Business - Internship Opportunities in Pittsburgh
  • PNC Bank
  • Bayer Corporation
  • Mellon Corporation
  • Regional Internship Center of Southwestern PA
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