University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Public four-year university in Pittsburgh, PA that costs an average of $29,362 a year after financial aid, admits 58% of applicants and graduates 86% of full-time students.
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Cost of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $38,719 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $22,736 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $43,432 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,728 |
| Books and supplies | $576 |
| Average net price after aid | $29,362 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,477 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,485 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,080 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $28,146 |
| $110,001+ | $35,864 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,370 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 640–720 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 640–740 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 29–33 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $58,329 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $73,113 |
| Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings) | 28th of 113 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $261 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 16% |
| Students with federal loans | 36% |
Majors and programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (104)
Certificate programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | 41 | $80,881 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, Other | 109 | $80,632 | $20,170 |
| Engineering | 27 | $76,614 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $75,841 | $25,899 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 154 | $75,554 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 44 | $75,114 | — |
| International Business | 36 | $68,807 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $60,397 | $25,936 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 152 | $54,433 | $24,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 123 | $51,072 | $22,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | 125 | $46,667 | $22,250 |
| Geography and Cartography | 55 | $45,192 | $22,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 689 | $37,491 | $21,500 |
| Literature | 78 | $30,933 | $22,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 169 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 15 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 46 | — | $24,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 31 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 26 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 59 | — | $22,000 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 195 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 45 | — | $24,375 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 115 | — | $23,250 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 48 | — | $23,250 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $72,964 | $18,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 45 | $62,324 | $12,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $49,943 | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | — | $150,317 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $95,244 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $82,132 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $78,463 | — |
| Public Health | — | $66,946 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $58,812 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $56,527 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | $25,407 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (91)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 56 | $219,347 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 46 | $117,548 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 136 | $112,610 | $113,739 |
| Computer Science | 51 | $104,021 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | $101,791 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 62 | $85,837 | $32,012 |
| Information Science/Studies | 198 | $74,740 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | $69,935 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 | $57,220 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 50 | $55,435 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 53 | $51,449 | $33,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 113 | $49,670 | $48,730 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 124 | $48,417 | $21,000 |
| Library Science and Administration | 130 | $46,775 | $30,326 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 70 | $46,770 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 58 | $44,531 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 1 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 80 | — | $53,928 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 35 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 382 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 14 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 32 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 96 | — | — |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 138 | — | $41,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 86 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 125 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 85 | — | — |
| Economics | 53 | — | — |
| Education | 27 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 19 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Genetics | 57 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 83 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 44 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 29 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 100 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 33 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 45 | — | — |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Marketing | 20 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 54 | — | $41,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 68 | — | — |
| Multiple-Pathway Medical Fellowship Programs | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 30 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 27 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 2 | — | — |
| Psychology | 26 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 100 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 84 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 340 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Statistics | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (66)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 38 | $114,952 | — |
| Education | 5 | $99,785 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 9 | $95,400 | $41,794 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 16 | $84,351 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 15 | $67,170 | $115,552 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 10 | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 36 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 55 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 2 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computational Science | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 16 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 21 | — | — |
| Economics | 16 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Genetics | 21 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 10 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | $27,224 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 3 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 8 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 22 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 38 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 30 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 13 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 10 | — | — |
| Physics | 38 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 12 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 15 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 18 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 8 | — | — |
| Statistics | 9 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 133 | $189,833 | $100,468 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $119,291 | $51,255 |
| Dentistry | 172 | $101,616 | $239,213 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 232 | $80,388 | $41,000 |
| Law | 254 | $78,295 | $77,415 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | $78,262 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $75,212 | $48,980 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 267 | $75,148 | $107,759 |
| Genetics | — | $73,972 | $41,000 |
| Public Administration | — | $73,545 | $33,471 |
| Public Health | — | $71,333 | $41,000 |
| Medicine | 262 | $67,547 | $195,737 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $65,790 | $42,326 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 20 | $63,002 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 1 | $61,692 | $30,750 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | $59,086 | $55,970 |
| Social Work | — | $53,435 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 71 | $52,513 | — |
| Education | 19 | $51,042 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 77 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (48)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 43 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 74 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 139 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 36 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 28 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 16 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 16 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Genetics | 9 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 20 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 48 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 29 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 57 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 52 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 27 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 59 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 24 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 4 | — | — |
| Social Work | 260 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 38 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 11 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia | $23,058 | 80% | $71,027 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | $24,778 | 78% | $66,629 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $33,675 | 61% | $71,762 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $17,468 | 93% | $56,416 |
| Pennsylvania Western University | California | $17,839 | 94% | $51,161 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $19,972 | 71% | $57,995 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $17,391 | 91% | $57,182 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | $22,146 | 91% | $57,647 |
About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 20,370 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | pitt.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus admits 58% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,370 on the SAT.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $38,719 a year (tuition and fees: $22,736 in-state, $43,432 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,362 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,477.
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $73,113 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($81,295 a year after graduation).
What is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's graduation rate?
86% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 92% of first-year students return for a second year.