Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public, four-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (large city), part of the University of Pittsburgh system. It awarded 9,862 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, multi studies and social work.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is part of University of Pittsburgh
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$49,721
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,701
Median earnings 10 years after
$66,125
Average net price
$30,434
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
9,862
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
20,370
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,377 | $54,379 | 341 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,251 | $83,313 | 318 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $35,700 | $57,012 | 310 |
| Social Work | First professional | $48,477 | $59,122 | 310 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,576 | $62,744 | 270 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,239 | $75,461 | 259 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $77,599 | $108,680 | 256 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,406 | $90,768 | 238 |
| Medicine | First professional | $67,571 | $98,219 | 210 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $61,062 | $95,087 | 203 |
| Law | First professional | $67,318 | $94,797 | 199 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | First professional | $113,609 | $138,548 | 198 |
| Education, General | First professional | $50,568 | $56,333 | 186 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $86,323 | $138,129 | 172 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $57,966 | $82,966 | 163 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 471 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 414 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 326 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 249 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 233 |
| Social Work | Master's | 173 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 168 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 163 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 158 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 153 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 19,526 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 14,023 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 12,559 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 5,965 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 4,452 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 4,107 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 3,501 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4% | 3,360 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page