The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Continue your education with a degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.
The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, an accredited institution founded in 1921 that teaches real-world creative skills, confers recognized degrees and launches dynamic careers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has integrated a tradition of quality creative education with the most advanced online learning technologies to offer a variety of online Bachelor's, Associate's and diploma programs, including:
Students can access course content anytime to accommodate their schedules, while having regular interaction with their instructors and peers through text, video, animation and chat. Instructors are qualified professionals in their industries, bringing the real world to the online classroom to ensure that students have the skills that are in demand. Upon graduation, students have an individualized portfolio to showcase their creativity and technical skills. Graduates receive a degree or diploma from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and can attend graduation and the school's renowned portfolio review show. To find out more about The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division and the degree or diploma program that can put you on track to a creative career, request more information today. |
Program Listings:
Art & Design
- Advertising (Bachelor's)
- Digital Design (Certificate)
- Fashion Retail and Management (Bachelor's)
- Game Art and Design (Bachelor's)
- Graphic Design (Associate's)
- Graphic Design (Bachelor's)
- Interior Design (Bachelor's)
- Kitchen & Bath Design (Associate's)
- Media Arts & Animation (Bachelor's)
- Photography (Bachelor's)
- Residential Planning (Certificate)
- Web Design (Certificate)
- Web Design and Interactive Media (Associate's)
- Web Design and Interactive Media (Bachelor's)
Business
- Advertising (Bachelor's)
- Culinary Management (Bachelor's)
- Fashion Retail and Management (Bachelor's)
- Residential Planning (Certificate)
Technology
Accreditation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency 
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh PA 15219-1301
Calendar Type When you can enroll in/take classes.
4 Quarter start dates per year.
Credit-earning Options Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Students have 5 ways to gain advanced academic credit at The Art Institute Online. These include AP exams, CLEP testing, transfer of credit for postsecondary courses, credit for life/work experience, and the Computer Literacy proficiency exam.
Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Courses are accessed on a computer using an Internet connection. Classes are asynchronus, which means that students don't have to attend class at a specific time. However, students must meet the required attendence and participation requirements.
Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
To access all courses, you must have a 56K or higher internet connection, a web browser, and a Pentium-class PC or G3 or higher Macintosh. Course-specific hardware/software requirements can be found in the online Course Catalog.
Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
US and Candian citizens only
Scholarships Offered Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG (Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant), Art Institute Scholarships, Other Scholarships, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans' Benefits, and Tax Benefits.
Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students), Federal Perkins Loan, Creative Education Loan, and Home Equity Loan.
