University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
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
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
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $64,389 | $20,012 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $49,331 | $19,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $24,497 | $15,625 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | — | $48,779 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $61,404 | $16,931 |
Bachelor's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | — | $170,705 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $83,958 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $64,062 | — |
| Public Health | — | $55,809 | — |
| Social Work | — | $53,242 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $50,220 | — |
| Education, General | — | $46,191 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $109,057 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $68,642 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $57,321 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 32 | $200,264 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 55 | $103,453 | $113,974 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | $98,933 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 97 | $84,511 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 17 | $77,879 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | $62,500 | $20,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 77 | $53,105 | $56,549 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 69 | $49,566 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 19 | $48,699 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 37 | $43,495 | $41,000 |
| Library Science and Administration | 62 | $41,490 | $39,463 |
| Biology, General | 45 | $34,572 | $40,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 30 | $79,626 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 22 | $132,129 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | $103,582 | $58,970 |
| Education, General | 5 | $82,764 | $63,712 |
| Chemistry | 27 | $71,776 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 10 | $59,965 | $116,596 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 20 | $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
- NA
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.
Other colleges in Pittsburgh
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA · Public · 9,544 students |
$13,970 | — | 24% | $39,449 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 7,304 students |
$31,944 | 12% | 94% | $114,862 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 5,350 students |
$37,730 | 84% | 77% | $74,742 |
| Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 2,331 students |
$25,942 | 97% | 59% | $45,856 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 1,348 students |
$20,786 | 87% | 60% | $51,051 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 1,232 students |
$29,954 | 62% | 63% | $52,410 |
| Institute of Medical Careers Pittsburgh, PA · Private for-profit · 845 students |
$21,392 | — | 76% | — |
| La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 751 students |
$20,794 | 76% | 57% | $52,341 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 715 students |
$29,374 | 78% | 75% | $68,801 |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 475 students |
$19,760 | 75% | 81% | $47,880 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.