by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Community College of Allegheny County, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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 108 badges in the 2026 rankings.
CCAC is ranked #1,891 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
CCAC also holds the #121 spot on the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania ranking.
See all of the rankings for Community College of Allegheny County.
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 30%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Community College of Allegheny County is 64%, which is about average when compared to the national rate 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 23%. 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 9,305 undergraduates at CCAC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Community College of Allegheny County.
The typical net cost at CCAC is $16,772. 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.### Net Price by Income Group for CCAC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,510 | $7,414 | $9,633 | $12,758 | $13,905 |
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 | 2,133 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 371 | $26,835 |
| Nursing | 218 | $54,442 |
| Business Administration & Management | 162 | $29,098 |
| Precision Metal Working | 145 | NA |
| Carpentry | 137 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 135 | $43,472 |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 113 | NA |
| Ground Transportation | 101 | $63,716 |
| Information Technology | 62 | NA |
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.
4,542 students took at least one online class at Community College of Allegheny County.
Learn more about online learning at Community College of Allegheny County.
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.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.