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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,240

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$21,524

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $66,125 ten years after entry — 22% above the national median. Acceptance rate 49.7%, average SAT score 1370, in-state tuition $21,524.

At a Glance

Total Students

20,189

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

37%

Median Debt

$24,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,370

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

640–720

SAT Math (middle 50%)

640–740

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

29–33

Institution Overview

The University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 49.7% and a student body of 20,189. The university has a strong retention rate of 92.4% and an 84% graduation rate. The in-state tuition is $21,524.

Graduates see a return on their investment with median earnings of $49,721 one year after graduation, $54,240 after five years, and $66,125 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,250, and 37.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$50k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$66k

10 YEARS

Top 23% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn $49,721. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $54,240. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $66,125. The median debt for graduates is $24,250.

The University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an 84% graduation rate. The university's acceptance rate is 49.7%. The retention rate is 92.4%. 37.2% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Psychology, General

Graduates 411 / yr
Median Salary $34,377

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 356 / yr
Median Salary $113,609

Biology, General

Graduates 355 / yr
Median Salary $34,572

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 337 / yr
Median Salary $43,896

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 306 / yr
Median Salary $59,965

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 301 / yr
Median Salary $72,251

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 286 / yr
Median Salary $84,511

Social Work

Graduates 282 / yr
Median Salary $40,836

Marketing

Graduates 246 / yr
Median Salary $46,239

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 244 / yr
Median Salary $29,585

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 236 / yr
Median Salary $98,933

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 233 / yr
Median Salary $61,062

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 222 / yr
Median Salary $86,323

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 203 / yr
Median Salary $27,775

Economics

Graduates 196 / yr
Median Salary $50,529

Political Science and Government

Graduates 194 / yr
Median Salary $35,390

Education, General

Graduates 186 / yr
Median Salary $82,764

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 176 / yr
Median Salary $49,865

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 167 / yr
Median Salary $62,500

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 151 / yr
Median Salary $42,321

Law

Graduates 143 / yr
Median Salary $67,318

Biological and Physical Sciences

Graduates 136 / yr
Median Salary $34,380

Medicine

Graduates 136 / yr
Median Salary $67,571

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 133 / yr
Median Salary $58,234

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Campus Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an acceptance rate of 49.7%.