University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

58%Acceptance rate
$30,434Average net price / year
86%Graduation rate
$66,125Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,250Median debt at graduation
20,370Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$21,926
Out-of-state tuition
$41,430
Total cost of attendance
$38,105
Room & board
$13,620
Books & supplies
$596
Average net price
$30,434

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$14,709
$30–48k
$18,371
$48–75k
$23,192
$75–110k
$31,567
$110k+
$36,008

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
58.1%
Average SAT
1370
SAT reading (25–75%)
640–720
SAT math (25–75%)
640–740
ACT composite (25–75%)
29–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
86%
First-year retention
92%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$54,240
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$66,125
Median debt (graduates)
$24,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
14%
Students with federal loans
36%

Programs: what graduates earn

140 of 422 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Engineering76$78,075$26,489
Computer Science195$77,599$25,750
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering48$76,853$25,250
Industrial Engineering74$76,707$24,375
Chemical Engineering73$73,072$24,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing308$72,251$23,000
Mechanical Engineering146$71,406$25,190
Biomedical/Medical Engineering66$67,627$27,000
Civil Engineering51$66,943$27,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$65,341—
Business Administration, Management and Operations25$62,675$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services182$61,062$21,750
Information Science/Studies68$59,951$26,486
Applied Mathematics35$58,358$21,500
Accounting and Related Services77$57,966$24,188
Health and Medical Administrative Services0$55,762$22,662
Human Resources Management and Services26$53,339—
Economics158$50,529$24,989
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management113$49,865$20,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General22$49,298$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$47,989$24,000
Marketing167$46,239$24,188
Business/Commerce, General10$45,781$23,059
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other26$44,545$21,250
Chemistry57$43,571$27,000
Social Sciences, General5$43,431$22,500
Social Work28$40,836$22,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions144$39,836$24,375
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences82$38,652$25,000
Mathematics22$37,937$26,879
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services15$37,859$21,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections51$36,959$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$36,248$27,000
Urban Studies/Affairs9$36,099—
Communication and Media Studies40$35,781$25,870
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies170$35,700$24,046
Political Science and Government106$35,390$23,415
Biological and Physical Sciences82$34,380$23,815
Psychology, General—$34,377$25,103
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology48$34,279$20,114
Biology, General308$33,576$24,250
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology49$33,554$26,558
Sociology23$30,274$22,250
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics31$29,617$27,000
History92$29,591$21,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts30$28,634$22,906
Neurobiology and Neurosciences169$27,775$21,500
Fine and Studio Arts38$26,709$22,727
Anthropology43$25,742$24,667
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas0$25,599$26,000
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7$25,457—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35$24,916$27,000
Literature39$23,868$27,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies19—$21,821
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$62,373—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities23$46,887$24,000
Philosophy35$52,436—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23$55,736$21,208
Social Sciences, Other11$34,381—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11$51,775—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services41$50,730$25,294
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions9$60,778—
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration89$121,958$25,394
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services0$59,609$26,800
Management Information Systems and Services0$48,253—

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision4$103,582$58,970
Education, General5$82,764$63,712
Chemistry27$71,776—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions10$59,965$116,596
Biomedical/Medical Engineering20$158,761—

First professional degree

Students

Undergraduates
20,370
Graduate students
10,904
Part-time
3%
Women / men
58% / 42%
White
61%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
15%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Avg faculty salary
$109,260 / year
Full-time faculty
81%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.pitt.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Area & Ethnic Studies – 2% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Engineering – 10% of degrees
  • English – 5% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 10% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

58.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1370 on the SAT.

How much does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?

The average net price after grants is $30,434 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $21,926 and the full cost of attendance is $38,105.

How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $66,125 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

86% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Carlow University
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Chatham University
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Institute of Medical Careers
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La Roche University
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UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
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Rosedale Technical College
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.