Achieve More with a Graduate Degree from Pitt State
Since 1929, Pittsburg State University has led the way in graduate education, offering more than 50 programs that help students build skills, advance careers and achieve their goals. With flexible master’s, specialist and doctoral options, we make it possible to reach your next milestone on your terms.
Explore a community that values your ambition and supports your success. At Pitt State, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and connections to elevate your career and make an impact in your field through programs such as:
- Technology and Engineering Management: Award-winning program with evening and online options
- Educational Leadership (EdS): Designed for working educators, offered off campus and online
- Nursing (MSN): Flexible online degree advancing practice and leadership in health care
Transform Your Life at Pittsburg State University
Discover a graduate experience designed to empower your future both personally and professionally. At Pittsburg State University, you’ll gain more than a degree – you’ll build the confidence, skills and connections to pursue your passions and make a lasting impact. With evening, online and off-campus classes, as well as fully online master’s degrees, Pitt State offers the flexibility you need to succeed. Here, transformation isn’t just possible – it’s inevitable.
Pitt State by the Numbers
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50+
Graduate Programs
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14:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
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1929
A Rich History of Excellence at the Graduate Level
Founded in Excellence - Driven by Innovation
At Pitt State, we offer an expansive range of graduate and professional programs across education, engineering, health and human performance, nursing, psychology and social work. Known for academic excellence and award-winning technology programs, Pitt State blends rigorous study with hands-on learning and flexible course formats. Whether you’re pursuing a doctorate, master’s degree, specialist credential or professional certificate, you’ll gain the expertise, confidence and support to lead in your field.
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Education
Our graduate programs in education equip dedicated educators to lead, innovate and elevate learning in every setting. Through flexible pathways and focused skill development, you’ll gain the tools to advance your career and deepen your impact on students and communities.
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Engineering Technology
Our Master of Engineering Technology program equips professionals with advanced technical knowledge and practical leadership skills through a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach. With flexible online and on-campus formats, students deepen expertise in areas like construction, electronics, manufacturing, mechanical systems and plastics to advance their careers.
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Health and Human Performance
Our Master of Science in Health and Human Performance prepares students to lead in wellness, sport and physical activity fields through flexible online study and applied learning. With customizable emphasis areas, the program builds advanced skills in human performance, physical education, and sport and leisure service management.
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Nursing
Our Master of Science in Nursing prepares experienced nurses to step into advanced leadership roles across educational, organizational and forensic settings. With flexible pathways and strong faculty support, the program helps you expand your clinical expertise to make a broader impact on patients, systems and communities.
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Psychology
Our Master of Science in Psychology equips students with advanced research, assessment and analytical skills to better understand and support human behavior. Through hands-on learning and specialized emphasis areas, graduates prepare for clinical practice, behavior analysis or further study in psychology.
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Social Work
Our Master of Social Work prepares students to advocate for individuals, families and communities while addressing the complex social challenges of today. With flexible scheduling and multiple pathways, the program supports both new and experienced professionals in developing advanced generalist and clinical skills.
Your Future Is a Smart Investment
Pittsburg State University delivers real return on your graduate education – offering quality at a cost that respects your budget. With average in-state graduate tuition under $10,000 per year and out-of-state rates around $20,000, you access high-caliber programs without excessive debt. Our graduates consistently find employment within six months, with average salaries rising as their careers mature. Paired with robust financial aid and assistantships, Pitt State makes your investment in the future both practical and powerful.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Pittsburg State University connects you directly with accomplished faculty and professionals who bring real-world experience into every classroom. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll benefit from personalized attention and mentorship that helps you apply what you learn to your career goals. Recognized for excellence, Pitt State is home to one of the top 15 MBA programs in the nation, as ranked by The Princeton Review, and award-winning technology programs. Through flexible course formats and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to lead in your field.
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Founded in Excellence - Driven by Innovation
At Pitt State, we offer an expansive range of graduate and professional programs across education, engineering, health and human performance, nursing, psychology and social work. Known for academic excellence and award-winning technology programs, Pitt State blends rigorous study with hands-on learning and flexible course formats. Whether you’re pursuing a doctorate, master’s degree, specialist credential or professional certificate, you’ll gain the expertise, confidence and support to lead in your field.
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Education
Our graduate programs in education equip dedicated educators to lead, innovate and elevate learning in every setting. Through flexible pathways and focused skill development, you’ll gain the tools to advance your career and deepen your impact on students and communities.
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Engineering Technology
Our Master of Engineering Technology program equips professionals with advanced technical knowledge and practical leadership skills through a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach. With flexible online and on-campus formats, students deepen expertise in areas like construction, electronics, manufacturing, mechanical systems and plastics to advance their careers.
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Health and Human Performance
Our Master of Science in Health and Human Performance prepares students to lead in wellness, sport and physical activity fields through flexible online study and applied learning. With customizable emphasis areas, the program builds advanced skills in human performance, physical education, and sport and leisure service management.
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Nursing
Our Master of Science in Nursing prepares experienced nurses to step into advanced leadership roles across educational, organizational and forensic settings. With flexible pathways and strong faculty support, the program helps you expand your clinical expertise to make a broader impact on patients, systems and communities.
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Psychology
Our Master of Science in Psychology equips students with advanced research, assessment and analytical skills to better understand and support human behavior. Through hands-on learning and specialized emphasis areas, graduates prepare for clinical practice, behavior analysis or further study in psychology.
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Social Work
Our Master of Social Work prepares students to advocate for individuals, families and communities while addressing the complex social challenges of today. With flexible scheduling and multiple pathways, the program supports both new and experienced professionals in developing advanced generalist and clinical skills.
Your Future Is a Smart Investment
Pittsburg State University delivers real return on your graduate education – offering quality at a cost that respects your budget. With average in-state graduate tuition under $10,000 per year and out-of-state rates around $20,000, you access high-caliber programs without excessive debt. Our graduates consistently find employment within six months, with average salaries rising as their careers mature. Paired with robust financial aid and assistantships, Pitt State makes your investment in the future both practical and powerful.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Pittsburg State University connects you directly with accomplished faculty and professionals who bring real-world experience into every classroom. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll benefit from personalized attention and mentorship that helps you apply what you learn to your career goals. Recognized for excellence, Pitt State is home to one of the top 15 MBA programs in the nation, as ranked by The Princeton Review, and award-winning technology programs. Through flexible course formats and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to lead in your field.
Apply to Pitt State Today!
Pitt State offers over 50 graduate programs across a wide range of fields, designed to fit your goals and schedule. By submitting your application, you will receive an expedited admissions decision.
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