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Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Overview of Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is located in Pittsburgh, PA (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Selectivity

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School had 39 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The PGS mission is to help individuals achieve their career objectives through a progressive Gunsmithing Program by building skills in a planned and organized manner. Men and women will reach their potential and become skilled craftsman who utilize both their hands and mind. Graduates will become employed as a direct result of the training program by meeting a growing need for servicing firearms for law enforcement and security personnel, hunters and sportsmen."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pennsylvania Gunsmith School

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
812 Ohio River Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15202-2637
General Phone: (412) 766-1812
http://www.pagunsmith.edu

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair30gunsmith

Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years301

Student Body

In 2007, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School had a total enrollment of 39 students (39 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White98%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1926%
20-2123%
22-2418%
25-2910%
30-348%
35-398%
40-498%

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2330600)

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Degree Programs (2007)

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pennsylvania Gunsmith School % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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