UPMC Tuition Benefits
Make the Most of Your
UPMC Tuition Benefits at PennWest
Build your degree pathway here and discover how your Tuition Assistance Benefit
can cover most – or even all – of the tuition at PennWest.
Examples:
| Full-Time UPMC Employee Tuition Benefits | $6,000 per academic year |
| Any Online Masters Degree program (12 credits)* | $4,956 per academic year |
| Out-of-pocket Tuition Cost: | $0 per year |
| Full-Time UPMC Employee Tuition Benefits | $6,000 per academic year |
| Any Online Bachelor’s Degree program (18 credits)* | $4,956 per academic year |
| Out-of-pocket Tuition Cost: | $0 per year |
* The discount does not apply to mandatory fees. For an estimate of fees, please use visit PennWest's Tuition and Fee information.
Find Your Focus
PennWest offers over 150 academic programs on the Undergraduate and Master’s level. Whether you’re looking for the convenience and flexibility of a 100% online degree, or the traditional classroom setting, UPMC employees receive a 20% tuition discount on all PennWest's programs (not including Doctoral).
Nursing
PennWest's 100% online RN-BSN and MSN programs are the perfect fit for Registered Nurses looking to accelerate their career. Our popular MSN program offers choices for Family Nurse Practitioner and Leadership & Administration while our convenient RN-BSN program can be completed in as little as 13 months with little to no out-of-pocket tuition expenses using your UPMC Tuition Assistance and employee discount.
MBA
PennWest's 36 credit MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) — and it offers the flexibility that busy professionals need. You can study entirely online or choose a hybrid program that blends on-campus and online courses. We offer concentrations in Finance, Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Management and Nursing Administration.
Computer Information Systems
The 100% online CIS degree is ideal for students who are interested in working with technology to find solutions to business problems. This Bachelor’s degree program also is designed to critically analyze existing business processes and their systems, and to redesign them into streamlined, optimized processes.
Learn more about our Computer Information Systems program available on-campus and online.
Master of Accountancy
This specialized program, delivered entirely online, expands your knowledge of accounting principles and practices. You’ll also build the technical, research and communication skills required to remain relevant in this rapidly evolving profession.
Learn more about our Master of Accountancy program.
Exercise Science
One of the nation’s biggest and best, PennWest's Exercise Science program offers ten Master’s Degree concentrations, including Applied Sports Science, Nutrition, Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation Science, and Wellness & Fitness. 100% online with flexible degree pathways.
Learn more about our Exercise Science program.
Master of Social Work
The master of social work at PennWest prepares you to work with individuals, families, small groups, communities and organizations in today's communities. MSW program is now delivered 100% online, making it more accessible and affordable for Social Work professionals everywhere. Choose from a four-semester (two-year) or six-semester (three-year) track to best match your needs.
Learn more about our MSW program.
Cybersecurity
The Professional Science Master’s degree is an innovative program designed to meet the ongoing challenges of cybersecurity in the corporate world. Professionals in the PSM program gain specialized knowledge in network security, biometrics, cryptography and other related areas such as risk and database management. Delivered 100% online, this 30-credit program can be completed in as little as 13 months (full-time).
Learn more about our Cybersecurity program.
2023 - 2024 Term Dates
Fall 2023: Aug. 21 – Dec. 9
Winter 2023: Dec. 12, 2023 – Jan. 10, 2024
Spring 2024: Jan. 1 – May 3
Summer 2024: May 6 – Aug. 9
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