All-State Career School
The West Mifflin, PA location of All-State Career School offers a diverse range of certification and diploma programs in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, HVAC, and Commercial Truck Driving.
The campus provides flexible scheduling options, including evening classes.
With each course, All-State Career School includes comprehensive job placement assistance services. Graduates benefit from personalized support in job hunting strategies, crafting effective resumes, and honing their interview skills.
The school holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- Campus 1200 Lebanon Rd., Suite 101 (West Mifflin) Pittsburgh, PA 15122
Bidwell Training Center
Bidwell Training Center has served its community since 1968, offering free vocational training and job placement support designed for adults who need fast, job-ready skills. Students can choose from allied health programs like Medical Assistant (7 months) and Medical Coder/Biller (8 months), STEM-focused options such as Chemical Laboratory Technician (11 months), Horticulture Technology (7 months), and Institutional Pharmacy Technician (6 months), plus a 12-month Culinary Arts program. Most programs run during the day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and many include externships or clinical experiences that place students in real workplaces before graduation.
Training is offered at no cost to students; state support, grants, foundations, and private donors cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and uniforms, so there is no net price calculator. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and admission is open to applicants who meet the program requirements.
- 1650 Metropolitan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233
- 1815 Metropolitan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233
- 1600 Metropolitan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Empire Beauty Schools
Empire’s Pittsburgh-North Hills campus, on McKnight Road, teaches 1,250-hour cosmetology ($20,068, September 2026) and the 600-hour hybrid educator program. Its 2024 NACCAS figures were 77.78% graduation, 93.75% placement and 86.49% licensure; only Lebanon had a higher placement rate in Pennsylvania.
- 4768 McKnight Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237
IMBC
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers (IMBC) offers flexible career training programs both online and on campus in Pittsburgh and Erie. Students can choose from options like Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Welding Technology, Business Administration, and more. Most programs include hands-on clinical or technical training to prepare graduates for entry-level careers. Tuition averages about $20,595 per year, though actual costs depend on the program and campus. IMBC is ABHES-accredited and maintains a 100% acceptance rate, making it accessible to students who meet basic requirements.
- 133 Jefferson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Paul Mitchell Schools
Bella Capelli Academy’s Robinson school, in Robinson Plaza II west of Pittsburgh, is a Paul Mitchell Partner School teaching 1,250-hour cosmetology, 400-hour esthetics, a 200-hour nail course and a 500-hour instructor program. It shares its operator, Bella Capelli Academy, LLC, with the Monroeville school.
- Robinson Plaza II, Suite 100, Route 60 & Park Manor Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Vet Tech Institute
Vet Tech Institute operates four campuses across Houston, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Tinley Park, with the Houston location originating as Zorn Business College in 1958 before launching its veterinary technology program in 2007. Students complete an AVMA-accredited associate degree in veterinary technology in just 18 months through hands-on training with over 40 on-site animals including dogs, cats, and partnerships with large animal facilities for experience with horses and cows.
The curriculum covers animal behavior, veterinary anatomy and physiology, veterinary nursing, diagnostic laboratory procedures, animal husbandry, and veterinary nutrition, culminating in an 8-week externship in real veterinary settings. The program costs approximately $28,620 total ($6,980 per semester for four semesters plus $700 for the externship) and does not offer online or evening class options. With a 73% acceptance rate and over 8,000 graduates maintaining strong employment outcomes, the institute prepares students to pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam and launch careers quickly.Retry
- 125 Seventh Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Empire Beauty Schools
The West Mifflin-Pittsburgh campus is in Century Square Mall on Mountainview Drive. It teaches 1,250-hour cosmetology at $20,068 and hybrid educator training, per its page in September 2026. Its 2024 NACCAS rates were 71.74% graduation, 75.00% placement and 72.73% licensure.
- 2394 Mountainview Dr West Mifflin, PA 15122
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Founded in 1929, the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is renowned for its aviation technician training, offering hands-on programs in aviation maintenance and avionics. With an annual enrollment of around 500 students, PIA provides an Associate in Specialized Technology degree at its main Pittsburgh campus, diplomas at its Hagerstown and Youngstown campuses, and certificates in Myrtle Beach. Programs are full-time and involve extensive practical training, equipping students with essential skills and safety knowledge for the aviation industry. PIA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and has state approval in Ohio, ensuring program quality. Tuition ranges between $20,000 and $45,000, with financial aid available for eligible students.
- 5 Allegheny County Airport West Mifflin, PA 15122