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La Roche University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Phone: (412) 367-9300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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La Roche University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of La Roche University carry a median debt of $25,000 and earn a median of $52,341 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate itself is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for La Roche University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by about 10.1% of students, can be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
La Roche University is a private non-profit university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its nursing-related programs hold specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Within its trade and career-training offerings, the school's most awarded program is in radiology and sonography, with 5 completers recorded in federal data.
Federal data shows a median debt of $25,000 among graduates and median earnings of $52,341 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2 percent, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 10.1% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its enrollment of 751 undergraduates and its single reported trade program family, this campus appears geared toward students pursuing a focused, specialized credential in radiology and sonography rather than a broad range of vocational tracks. Career changers or adult learners considering this path should verify current program length, schedule, and licensure requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review additional outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
La Roche University's reported trade program family is radiology and sonography, with 5 completers recorded in federal data for this program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, La Roche University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2 percent, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $25,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $52,341, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (412) 367-9300 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
La Roche University is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it reinvests tuition revenue into the school rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; prospective students should confirm this directly with the school.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
Accreditation can be confirmed through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and outcome data can be reviewed at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213358.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address fit for career changers; the school's single specialized program in radiology and sonography suggests a focused credential path, but scheduling and format details should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure or certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm what credentials follow completion of its radiology and sonography program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach La Roche University at (412) 367-9300 or visit https://www.laroche.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; the College Scorecard can be used to look up similar programs for comparison.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.