University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Economic Impact

Education Means Business for the Community ...
          And the Community Means Business for Education!


The annual operations of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown contribute substantial economic and social benefits, profoundly impacting the local community and regional economy.

UPJ is a top employer in Cambria County.

  • UPJ provides 639 jobs in the Cambria and Somerset county regions
  • 465 positions are faculty, staff, and support
  • 174 additional jobs are created within the community through university operations

UPJ's operating budget is $36 million.

  • $57.3 million is the total economic impact
  • $38.2 million is spent locally on goods and services by university faculty, staff, students, and
    visitors
  • $19.1 million is regenerated into the community

UPJ's student enrollment affects the community.

  • 2700 full-time students and 425 part-time students spend $15 million within the community

UPJ supports the community.

  • 48% of students and 80% of faculty and staff engage in $720,000 value of volunteer effort to non-profit
    organizations
  • 400 UPJ internships and service-learning projects are generated with business partners

UPJ Sports Center is an asset to the community.

  • Home to NCAA Division II athletic programs and sports camps for all ages

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center...where the arts come to life.

  • Hosting 50 events and 27,000 visitors
  • Nationally known celebrities, including Bernadette Peters, perform to thousands

UPJ facilities support community needs.

  • Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown provides state-of-the-art meeting and lodging facilities to more than 80,000 visitors
  • J. Irving Whalley Memorial Chapel hosts religious services, wedding, special speakers, and programs
  • Zamias Aquatic Center is used by the community for swimming instruction
  • Visitors to campus contribute more than $10 million to the local economy

UPJ sustains campus beauty.

  • One of the most attractive campuses in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • A safe living environment for students and surrounding community
  • $20 million has been invested into physical improvements to academic facilities and residence halls since 1996

  • UPJ provides 639 jobs in the Cambria and Somerset county regions
  • 465 positions are faculty, staff, and support
  • 174 additional jobs are created within the community through university operations

UPJ's operating budget is $36 million.

  • $57.3 million is the total economic impact
  • $38.2 million is spent locally on goods and services by university faculty, staff, students, and
    visitors
  • $19.1 million is regenerated into the community

UPJ's student enrollment affects the community.

  • 2700 full-time students and 425 part-time students spend $15 million within the community

UPJ supports the community.

  • 48% of students and 80% of faculty and staff engage in $720,000 value of volunteer effort to non-profit
    organizations
  • 400 UPJ internships and service-learning projects are generated with business partners

UPJ Sports Center is an asset to the community.

  • Home to NCAA Division II athletic programs and sports camps for all ages

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center...where the arts come to life.

  • Hosting 50 events and 27,000 visitors
  • Nationally known celebrities, including Bernadette Peters, perform to thousands

UPJ facilities support community needs.

  • Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown provides state-of-the-art meeting and lodging facilities to more than 80,000 visitors
  • J. Irving Whalley Memorial Chapel hosts religious services, wedding, special speakers, and programs
  • Zamias Aquatic Center is used by the community for swimming instruction
  • Visitors to campus contribute more than $10 million to the local economy

UPJ sustains campus beauty.

  • One of the most attractive campuses in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • A safe living environment for students and surrounding community
  • $20 million has been invested into physical improvements to academic facilities and residence halls since 1996