Rewarding career for students
Located in Southeast Kansas, the 223-acre campus is also the home of the $30 million Kansas Technology Center, a state-of-the-art technology program in the largest academic building in Kansas.
Published Date - 20 December 2020, 11:58 PM
Known as PSU or Pitt State, Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas. The university started as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School in 1903 and was converted into a full-time, four-year institution of higher education as ‘Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg’ in 1913. It was finally granted the status of a university and called Pittsburg State University in 1977. Located in Southeast Kansas, the 223-acre campus is also the home of the $30 million Kansas Technology Center, a state-of-the-art technology program in the largest academic building in Kansas.
The university enrolls approximately 7,400 students (6,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students). It is also a member of the Kansas Board of Regents and offers various academic programmes and facilities to over 400 international students from 40 countries. Pittsburg State University Rankings include QS Global Ranking #156, QS National Ranking #73, U.S. News World University Ranking (Regional Universities Midwest) #86, U.S News (Top Public Schools) #22.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, academic excellence at Pittsburg State is a top priority. Degrees are offered within a variety of different schools, which include: College of Arts and Science, Kelce College of Business, College of Education, and the College of Technology. PSU operates a satellite campus in the Kansas City Metro Area, the Kansas City Metro Centre Campus, which offers a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Moreover, two further degrees are offered on the campus of Salina Area Technical College.
The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees across 200 programmes which cover a variety of subject areas from art, music, social sciences, languages, teaching, nursing, psychology, and counseling to finance, business management, computer information, construction, engineering technology, graphics and imaging technologies. With an almost 100% graduation rate among its international students, Pitt State’s education prepares students for a rewarding career.
The graduate programs of Pitt State rank among the best in the United States with award-winning business and technology programs. The MBA program is ranked among the top 300 by the Princeton Review. Students at Pitt State benefit from various academic and research facilities. They learn under the expert guidance of faculty with significant research and work experience as well as strong academic records. Pittsburg State’s partnership with academic and business organizations in the region further enhances the quality of education.
The faculty is made up of many esteemed scholar-practitioners, who know how to apply their teaching methods to real-world issues. They work alongside schools, community services, government, and national and international partners to create the best educational content for their students. Pittsburg State prioritizes a student-focused approach, with an undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, and in the graduate school, a ratio of 19:1.
International students are a vital aspect of Pittsburg State University, and the university hosts many events to celebrate its vibrant international community. PSU is home to a very active Indian Student Association, which hosts annual Diwali and Holi celebrations, Indian dance events, henna tattoo sessions, and much more.
The university proudly boasts of its rich alumni base. Some of the known names include Fira Basuki -Indonesian novelist; Gary Busey -film actor; John Brown – wide receiver for Buffalo Bills; Aaron McConnell – American football player; and Don Gutteridge- Manager and Major League Baseball player.
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