Best Financial Planning Schools Near Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has 3 accredited schools offering financial planning programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $32,559 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburgh has a population of about 303,620. Median household income is $64,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning financial planning-related role is Financial Managers at a median $136,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Planning Schools to Pittsburgh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial planning programs near Pittsburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburgh city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pittsburgh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 13.5 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA 82.6 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
36.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $22,213/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 113.6 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA 116.1 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,558/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 179.4 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,399
Avg net price $26,598/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA 234.1 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,701
Avg net price $24,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 236.8 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 241.8 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,295
Avg net price $31,643/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania financial planning page.

Financial Planning Wages Near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Personal Financial Advisors $115,600 Pittsburgh, PA $122,070
Financial Managers $136,330 Pittsburgh, PA $143,960
Financial and Investment Analysts $82,530 Pittsburgh, PA $87,149
Accountants and Auditors $76,940 Pittsburgh, PA $81,246
Financial Examiners $97,910 Pittsburgh, PA $103,390
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,710 Pittsburgh, PA $66,220
Loan Officers $73,360 Pittsburgh, PA $77,466
Credit Counselors $58,090 Pittsburgh, PA $61,341

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Pittsburgh at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 303,620 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,137 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial planning schools are near Pittsburgh, PA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering financial planning programs near Pittsburgh. The closest is Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA (13.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (91.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial planning roles near Pittsburgh?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial planning-related roles near Pittsburgh are: Financial Managers ($136,330), Personal Financial Advisors ($115,600), Financial Examiners ($97,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethel Park instead of Pittsburgh?

Bethel Park, PA is 8.6 miles from Pittsburgh and has its own set of local financial planning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pittsburgh an affordable place to study financial planning?

Pittsburgh’s median household income of $64,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburgh while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Pittsburgh

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pittsburgh:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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