A Division of the Pittsburgh technical institute
1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071-3205

The Boyd School, a division of the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, is a two-year comprehensive institution offering Associate Degrees in a specific range of areas. Programs include travel and tourism, hospitality management administration-hotel management and more. The Pittsburgh Technical Institute was founded more than 60 years ago. The Institute offers certificate and Associate programs in areas such as design, healthcare, criminal justice and more.

The Boyd School is located on the Pittsburgh Technical Institute's North Fayette Campus in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. The scenic campus spanning more than 175 acres, offers Boyd students with state-of-the-art facilities, numerous clubs and organizations and more. Facilities include the Student Library Resource Center providing numerous resources such as periodicals, books and more accessible to students. Other facilities include the Computer Lab, the Forensics Lab, the Pavilion and more. Clubs and organizations that students can take advantage of include the Professional Association for Design, American Marketing Association, American Society of Travel Agents, the Drama Club, and many others.

Not only are their numerous on campus activities, but a plethora of off campus recreational, cultural and historical attractions. Oakdale is a small town located less a half an hour from the city of Pittsburgh. The city of Pittsburgh is nationally recognized as one of America's most livable cities. The city offers an urban environment with access to many parks and the rural areas of Western Pennsylvania. Students can take advantage of numerous historical attractions and museums such as the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, the Andy Warhol Museum and more. There are also several galleries, quaint shops and many ethnic restaurants within close proximity for Boyd students to enjoy.

Quick facts:

The Pittsburgh Technical Institute offers a wide variety of housing options for students, including apartment style housing, residence style housing and more in the surrounding area.

Pittsburgh Technical Institute and the Boyd School offers numerous forms of financial aid to students including scholarships, grants, work-study and more.

Students can take advantage of small classes sizes and expert full time faculty of whom are experienced in their field.

The Pittsburgh Technical Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The Pittsburgh Technical Institute offers job placement assistance for graduates.

Through the Center for Certification and Adult Learning at the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, non-traditional students can take advantage of evening and online classes and more adding convenience and flexibility.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.