For the academic year 2023-2024, PIA's tuition & fees is $17,725 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its PIA's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $21,563.
The average tuition of similar schools to PIA is higher than community colleges' average, which is $14,143 in 2024.
Williamson College of the Trades has the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,858 and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,271 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to PIA is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between PIA and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Harcum CollegeBryn Mawr, PA | $29,900 | $935 | $1,500 | $11,600 | $8,458 | ||
| UPMC Jameson School of NursingNew Castle, PA | $15,498 | $397 | $2,495 | - | $9,520 | ||
| Johnson CollegeScranton, PA | $20,733 | $575 | $1,500 | - | $9,420 | ||
| Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsWest Mifflin, PA | $17,725 | - | $1,009 | - | $11,992 | ||
| Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science IncPittsburgh, PA | $26,075 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Reading Hospital School of Health SciencesReading, PA | $14,271 | $405 | $1,210 | $9,937 | $11,458 | ||
| Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh, PA | $16,700 | - | $2,500 | - | $11,100 | ||
| UPMC Shadyside School of NursingPittsburgh, PA | $16,190 | $430 | $2,495 | - | $13,768 | ||
| Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PA | $30,858 | - | $1,405 | $5,000 | - | ||
| Wyotech-BlairsvilleBlairsville, PA | $30,127 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Mercyhurst University-North East CampusNorth East, PA | $19,120 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Average | - | $21,563 | - | $548 | $1,764 | $8,846 | $10,817 |