BIDWELL TRAINING CENTER, INC.
1815 Metropolitan St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-323-4000 (Phone), 412-321-2120 (Fax)
800-516-1800
http://www.bidwell-training.org


SCHOOL DIRECTOR: Valerie Njie


ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Director: Ken Huselton
Date for Applications: Always Open
Application Fee: No
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes

GENERAL INFORMATION

# of Students: 210 Full-time
# of Faculty: 17 Full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/approvals: ACCSCT, VA, ASHSP, OVR, TRA, PHEAA, USDE
Housing: N/A
Courses Offered: Weekdays

FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT

Aid Available to Qualified Students: Pell grants, Other
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 100%
% Part-time Financial Assistance:
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 78%
FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL

For over 30 years Bidwell has been a place where learning has an urgency. Our programs are related to employer needs. We work with leading corporate partners to identify high demand careers. Students appreciate our unique building, right down to the beautiful sculptures and paintings that line the walls. Facilities include a 350-seat auditorium, culinary amphitheater, 200-seat dining hall, pharmacy laboratory, chemical laboratories, library, computer laboratories, and a computerized literacy laboratory.

PROGRAMS
Title Length Certificate/
Diploma/
Degree
Total Program
Tuition Cost
(Before Aid)
Chemical Lab Technician 12 mos/1500 hours Degree $ 7,360
Culinary Arts 10 mos/1428 hrs Diploma $ 9,420
Office Technology 5 mos/570 hrs Diploma $ 6,060
Medical Claims Processor 8 mos/900 hrs Diploma $ 7,700
Medical Coder 9 mos/1220 hrs Diploma $ 7,700
Pharmacy Technician 9 mos/1140 hrs Diploma $ 7,550
Health Unit Coordinator 4 mos/520 hrs Diploma $ 7,200
Horticulture Technology 7 mos/900 hrs Diploma $ 7,800



All degrees referred to are Specialized Associate Degrees.

Contact school for most recent tuition and program information.

All information current as of September 2006.


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