Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE)
The Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE) is a voluntary, multi-purpose consortium of the ten Middle States accredited colleges and universities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1966, the membership includes Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Community College of Allegheny County, Duquesne University, La Roche University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Our Purposes Are:
To share resources, insights, and information among participating member institutions;
To engage in joint or cooperative activities and projects;
To offer a common voice on matters that affect all member institutions.
Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education: Economic Impact on the Region 2024
The most recent PCHE Economic Impact Report shows that our member institutions generate more than $8 billion annually in direct operating activity, which generates an annual economic impact on the region of $12.7 billion and supports 91,400 jobs. These impacts result from operations, research, student and visitor spending, and construction projects. Download the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education: Economic Impact on the Region 2024.
With tens of thousands of alumni living in the local area, PCHE members play a significant role in preparing the workforce in the city of Pittsburgh and the region. They accomplish this through traditional degree programs as well as specialized workforce programs that provide both short- and long-term benefits to the well-being of the region and its residents. In the 2022-2023 academic year alone, PCHE members awarded more than 23,200 degrees.
These include:
1,914 associate degrees
9,567 bachelor’s degrees
10,456 graduate or first professional degrees
1,335 other degrees/certifications
We’ve moved! As of November 1, 2024, PCHE will be ‘under’ Duquesne University, one of its ten member institutions. Karina Chavez, Executive Director, can be reached at kchavez@pche-pa.org and our new mailing address is #235, 1151 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Our brick-and-mortar address is Bushinski Building, 1204 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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