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Coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

12 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

4 schools offer these software development programs with classes in the Pittsburgh area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 6 of these 12 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Pittsburgh, 10 of the 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for an associate degree.

By kind, the 12 programs here are programming language or developer tool course (6 programs), programming or software development (associate degree, 3 programs) and software or app development certificate (3 programs).

See the 12 programs

All 18 coding and software programs in Pennsylvania, including online programs

How much do coding and software development courses cost in Pittsburgh?

$2,475 to $6,705 is what most coding and software programs in Pittsburgh cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,595 to $61,935

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Length
8 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Pittsburgh may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh?

All 12 coding and software programs in Pittsburgh approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree

    Software Development Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,643
    Program website, Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,450
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,643
    Program website, Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,335
    Program website, Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,100
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,335
    Program website, Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
  • Software or app development certificateHybridAssociate's degree

    Software Development Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,615
    Program website, Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,350
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,615
    Program website, Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems - Software Development

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

    Oakdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc, OakdaleProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$61,935
    School website, Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    More details about Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,938
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $61,935
    School website, Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included)

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

    Oakdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc, OakdaleProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,595
    Program website, Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    More details about Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,595
    Program website, Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Salesforce Developer Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    Program website, Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Appian Associate Developer Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Business Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Senior System Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega System Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Full Stack Software Developer

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,495
    School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,495
    School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Pittsburgh

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT across Pennsylvania: IT certification programs in Pennsylvania

Where the Pittsburgh software development program numbers come from

Which Pittsburgh software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs with classes in the Pittsburgh area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Pennsylvania page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Pittsburgh software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List