UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-3250
About UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is a private trade and vocational school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 97 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $27,327 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $16,190.
Key findings
- UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,190).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 17% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 16.67%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $67,327.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 516% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing | $16,190 | $27,327 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing really?
Key findings
- UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,190).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 17% below.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,190
Finding UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,190. That is about 0.6× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,450), sticker tuition is 17% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 36% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is $27,327.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $27,327 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,574 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $8,627 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,190
Avg. net price
$27,327
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,898 |
| $110,001+ | $30,946 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,760. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Campus
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 15238-3250
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 46% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
97
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 113
- Full-time share
- 88%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,667
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 39.56%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,640 | $17,640 | — |
| 2014 | $14,620 | $14,620 | $24,449 |
| 2015 | $14,620 | $14,620 | $19,594 |
| 2016 | $14,912 | $14,912 | $22,709 |
| 2017 | $15,315 | $15,315 | $21,530 |
| 2018 | $15,315 | $15,315 | $23,319 |
| 2019 | $15,545 | $15,545 | $19,683 |
| 2020 | $15,545 | $15,545 | $17,466 |
| 2021 | $15,545 | $15,545 | $26,867 |
| 2022 | $16,190 | $16,190 | $27,620 |
| 2023 | $16,190 | $16,190 | $19,096 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing reported total enrollment of about 97 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.3%), Black or African American (11.3%), and Two or More Races (5.1%). About 39.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing in 2024 is 97 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 113 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
16.67% 100% Completion Time
16.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing graduates earn a median of $67,327 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $67,327. Median federal loan debt: $15,667. Average net price used in cost models: $27,327.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing graduates report median earnings of $67,327 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $26,285
- Pennsylvania median 3.1× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 2.9× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 3.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing at a glance
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is a private non-profit institution in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian78.3%Black or African American11.3%Two or More Races5.1%
Schools near UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Other campuses in Pittsburgh, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing located?
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is 80.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7 applicants and 6 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing's tuition?
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,190 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $27,327 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing cost?
Reported tuition is $16,190 and average net price is $27,327 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,864 annually.
What explains UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($27,327), completion (16.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($67,327). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing?
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 113 students, White (78.3%), Black or African American (11.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing earn?
Median earnings are $61,500 six years after entry and $67,327 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,667.
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing public or private?
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing an HBCU?
No. UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing a tribal college?
No. UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college profile
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.