Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 2,331 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,436 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,064 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,362 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,325 |
| $110k and up | $29,813 |
| All families (average) | $25,942 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $40,121 | +$3,623 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 7.5 yrs |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $37,205 | +$707 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 38.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,722 | +$54,224 | clears the bar | $35,228 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $47,669 | +$11,171 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,751 | +$5,253 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,332 | +$16,834 | clears the bar | $27,489 | 1.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $88,525 | +$52,027 | clears the bar | $46,356 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $47,830 | +$11,332 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 2.4 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $67,919 | +$31,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $49,951 | +$13,453 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $89,825 | +$53,327 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $35,540 | -$958 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,639 | +$38,141 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $45,859 | +$9,361 | clears the bar | $26,374 | 2.8 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $55,545 | +$19,047 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.