Rosedale Technical College ★ Hidden gem
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 475 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,171 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,277 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,935 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,286 |
| $110k and up | $27,428 |
| All families (average) | $19,760 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $55,449 | +$18,951 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,985 | +$21,487 | clears the bar | $3,325 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $56,469 | +$19,971 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,321 | +$12,823 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's Degree | $55,380 | +$18,882 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,242 | +$15,744 | clears the bar | $15,958 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.