2024 Best Colleges with Elementary Education Degrees in the Pittsburgh Area

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  754 reviews

Senior: Chatham University is my transfer school, where I have felt a welcoming by staff, coaches, and students. I look forward to completing my undergrad studies, and continuing with my graduate work. The community in Pittsburgh is rich in culture, and diversity. The accessibility of the faculty, athletic department, and various organizations is impressive!... Read 754 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 73%

• Net price $27,225

• SAT range —

• Monaca, PA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  206 reviews

Sophomore: CCBC is great. The counseling department and all staff really want you to succeed! They all seem to truly care about each student as an individual. When I was having a lot of trouble personally, financially and academically the counseling staff and professors did everything they could to help me work through it and come out on top! They have tons of resources for students from financial aid to tutoring and everything in between.... Read 206 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,900

• SAT range —

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  330 reviews

Senior: La Roche is a nice school, especially to keep up with your faith. Very diverse university with students around the world such as the Caribbean, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia (just to name a few). There are a community of coaches, Academic Support Services, and professors who all are willing to help you if you put forth the effort. From writing papers to finding internships, the La Roche Community gave me the support I needed to achieve academically and socially, as it provides that sense of family away from family.... Read 330 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $23,334

• SAT range 930-1160

• Greensburg, PA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  925 reviews

Senior: Seton Hill is a truly peaceful place to study and be at. It is one of the most beautiful universities I have ever visited. The faculty are all amazing, and truly helpful. The only downside of Seton Hill is the cost per semester, it is crazily expensive. So I recommend saving, FAFSA, and applying for scholarships. I wish applying through FAFSA with the school, and getting certain TAX records were better communicated at times. So far as my academic experience it has been absolutely wonderful. Each of my professors took the time to get to know me personally. They actually care for their students, and take the time to make sure you are understanding the lectures and assignments. My professor helped me explore career options, and helped me find my true calling for my career.... Read 925 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $22,424

• SAT range 900-1150

• Beaver Falls, PA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  730 reviews

Alum: It is a wonderful and small campus, which is exactly what I needed. I had some of the most incredible professors, and learned so much about myself and my own beliefs and goals in life. It is highly reformed Presbyterian, which doesn’t line up with me at all, but they encouraged me to figure out my own views instead of having to conform to theirs. I was a Youth Ministries major and loved the program! It’s a very safe campus, and the only real complaint I have is how horrible the sports are. The rugby team was a blast, but I refused other sports because of poor quality. My freshman year was awesome, and I felt very accepted and included, which is rare for an autistic person.... Read 730 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $19,895

• SAT range 1020-1240

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  1,010 reviews

Freshman: I am in the Theatre Production program and it is very small which allows for more individualized attention when struggling. My classes haven't been more than 20 students large. My professors are usually student centric, which is wonderful. My largest complaint is the dining. The dining hall is often mislabeled, causing my allergic or dietary restricted peers to have allergic reactions/eat meat while vegan. The food is also terrible and not worth the cost of the meal plan. I cook for myself in my dorm room via communal microwave and electric kettle. The dining hall also leaves a heavy grease smell on all clothes after entering. Otherwise, I really enjoy my time at Point Park this far!... Read 1,010 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $25,004

• SAT range 950-1180