by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunity College of Allegheny County is a public institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania enrolling 9,544 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 24%, below the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,969 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 38%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Community College of Allegheny County ranks #1,969 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 38%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Community College of Allegheny County was awarded 67 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, CCAC is ranked #1,969 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
CCAC also holds the #125 spot on the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at Community College of Allegheny County is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Community College of Allegheny County is 32%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Community College of Allegheny County this rate is 63%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at CCAC is 24%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Community College of Allegheny County.
The current enrollment includes 9,544 undergraduates at CCAC.
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The typical net cost at CCAC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,524 | $13,255 | $14,623 | $17,788 | $19,491 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of CCAC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At CCAC, approximately 11% of students took out student loans averaging $5,656 a year. That adds up to $22,624 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 10.6%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%. Get more details about paying for Community College of Allegheny County.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Community College of Allegheny County with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $39,449 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 20% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Community College of Allegheny County make the most money.
Community College of Allegheny County is an public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Community College of Allegheny County.
Get in touch with Community College of Allegheny County can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 800 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895 |
| Phone: | 4123232323 |
| Website: | www.ccac.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 27 majors graduated from Community College of Allegheny County. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,244 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 453 | $26,835 |
| Nursing | 255 | $54,442 |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 188 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 158 | $29,098 |
| Carpentry | 138 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 125 | $43,440 |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 66 | $25,309 |
| Information Technology | 62 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 52 | NA |
4,542 students took at least one online class at Community College of Allegheny County.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Community College of Allegheny County.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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