The main campus of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary had 379 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
616 N Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2596
General Phone: (412) 362-5610
http://www.pts.edu
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 65 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 39 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 379 students (336 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 50% |
| First Professional | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 28% |
| 50-64 | 30% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 121 of its 336 (full-time) students.
(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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335600)
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $73,814 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $69,881 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $70,491 | 4 | $67,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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