Why Choose PCC? Pitt Community College’s enrollment has continued to increase annually, a
WHY PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE? So you’re thinking about higher education and you’re wondering which college will give you the skills needed to land your dream job and reach your career goals. Well, look no further than Pitt Community College...the school that prepares you for a bright future.
testament to the quality of our programs and strong educational demand from students and the community.
The expansion of our health sciences, fine arts, and industrial and business technology programs will go far toward meeting the increasing demand for education and lead directly to jobs in our region. Expanding our university transfer offerings will also help meet this goal while producing more successful transitions to four-year colleges and universities.
Since 1961, our mission has been to educate and empower our students and groom them for success. We continue to be dedicated to that mission today, and we’ve committed ourselves to serving our students by providing them with a quality education. Our diverse selection of hands-on training programs has been designed to open a world of interesting and rewarding career options for you. The training you receive here, combined with our valuable personal and academic support services, thoroughly prepares you for today’s job market. In fact, surveys show that most PCC graduates are either placed in a career or continue their education within three months of graduation. With qualified, knowledgeable faculty and an experienced, caring support staff leading the way, PCC offers the instruction, learning resources, and technology you need to build a solid foundation for the career path you choose. Many of our curriculum programs include cooperative work experiences, which allow students to receive on-the-job training while earning college credit and, in some cases, pay. At PCC, we strive to make getting a college education barrier-free. In-state residents pay low tuition and fees, and the college offers financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help those in financial need. The PCC Foundation also provides a variety of scholarships to assist students financially.
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