Rosedale Technical College is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Location: Located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, the specific address is 215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9791.

School size: The school is small, with a total enrollment of 385 in 2020-2021 and about 484 in 2024.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-professor ratio is 15:1, which enables teachers to provide students with closer guidance and personalized education.

Religious beliefs: No religious beliefs.

Academic information

Major settings: The school offers degree and certificate programs in 7 different fields. Popular majors include automotive mechanical technology, electrician, diesel mechanical technology, HVAC and refrigeration engineering technology, welding technology, heavy equipment maintenance technology, and truck, bus and commercial vehicle operation.

Teaching method: Focus on practical teaching, students have the opportunity to conduct hands-on teaching every week. Project practice, mastering professional skills and knowledge through practical operation and personal experience. This teaching method helps students to quickly adapt to the job after graduation and have strong practical operation ability.

Academic support: The school provides students with a variety of academic support services, including academic/career counseling services, tutoring services, etc., to help students solve problems encountered in the learning process, plan career development paths, and improve learning effects and employment competitiveness.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: In the 2020-2021 academic year, the tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is $15,663.

Funding: The school provides students with abundant grants and scholarship opportunities. 75% of undergraduates can receive grants or scholarships, and the average scholarship or grant amount is $7,327.

Student situation

Gender ratio: 94% of boys and 6% of girls. It is a school with boys as the majority.

Age distribution: The age distribution of students is relatively wide, covering under 18 years old, 18-24 years old, 25-64 years old and 65 Different age groups such as those aged 15 and above.

Racial distribution: mainly white students, accounting for 83%, followed by black or African Americans accounting for 11%, Hispanics/Latinos accounting for 4%, multiracial accounting for 2%, and Asians accounting for 1%.

School rankings and honors

Ranking: In 2019, the school ranked 7th in graduation rate among 1,270 two-year colleges nationwide. In Niche's ranking, the school received an A- rating with an overall score of 4.64.

Honors: Since 2010, the school has been named a best workplace by the Pittsburgh Business Times and has been selected as one of the top 25 two-year trade schools by Forbes, ranking 11th.

Employment situation

The school has established partnerships with more than 1,800 employers, providing students with a wide range of employment channels. The employment rate of graduates is 86% 2 years after graduation, and the average median income is $35,500 after 6 years, with relatively promising employment prospects.