B+
Very Good
Score: 74/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus campus, Pittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
B+
76/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

34,525
Total Enrollment
84%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50%
Acceptance Rate
$24,338
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ▼

2% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (15260) has no residential market, so these figures average 10 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (15213, 15232, 15224, 15219, 15203, 15217…).

Avg Home Value
$307,316
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,757
1-Year Change
+0.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,125
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,240
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
85.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,370
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
14%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration—$121,958+5%#16 of 29#10$25,394
Computer Engineering$78,075$110,417+1%#78 of 189#74$26,489
Computer Science$77,599$108,680+2%#125 of 349#110$25,750
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$76,853$102,572+2%#83 of 258#97$25,250
Industrial Engineering$76,707$98,654+0%#44 of 94#47$24,375
Chemical Engineering$73,072$97,324-1%#75 of 158#79$24,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,675$95,917+41%#37 of 1176#32$20,500
Applied Mathematics$58,358$95,719+5%#22 of 45#14$21,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$61,062$95,087+14%#81 of 452#64$21,750
Mechanical Engineering$71,406$90,768-1%#166 of 318#156$25,190
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$67,627$86,893-7%#96 of 118#81$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$55,762$83,516+42%#9 of 275#14$22,662
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,251$83,313-6%#597 of 966#621$23,000
Accounting and Related Services$57,966$82,966+9%#218 of 796#207$24,188
Information Science/Studies$59,951$81,117-5%#85 of 148#73$26,486
Civil Engineering$66,943$77,608-10%#216 of 233#200$27,000
Economics$50,529$76,549-7%#205 of 368#192$24,989
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$39,836$75,950+36%#9 of 85#4$24,375
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$65,341$75,897-8%#52 of 61#46—
Marketing$46,239$75,461+9%#116 of 516#110$24,188
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$72,587-5%#12 of 14#9—
Chemistry$43,571$70,206+8%#79 of 209#51$27,000
Human Resources Management and Services$53,339$69,674+2%#81 of 187#75—
Communication and Media Studies$35,781$69,573+23%#49 of 660#28$25,870
Political Science and Government$35,390$66,231+5%#182 of 565#151$23,415
Computer and Information Sciences$49,298$65,892-29%#406 of 459#404$27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$27,775$65,239+4%#29 of 67#18$21,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$33,554$63,707-3%#66 of 110#58$26,558
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$63,436+8%#49 of 215#54$25,294
Biology$33,576$62,744+10%#258 of 841#229$24,250
Biological and Physical Sciences$34,380$62,698+6%#20 of 33#17$23,815
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$44,545$60,864-11%#41 of 61#38$21,250
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$60,778-11%#69 of 76#72—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services—$59,609+7%#20 of 70#22$26,800
Fine and Studio Arts$26,709$57,705+39%#14 of 423#9$22,727
Business/Commerce$45,781$57,594-16%#223 of 271#222$23,059
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$38,652$57,456-5%#95 of 138#86$25,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$35,700$57,012+18%#38 of 137#30$24,046
Mathematics$37,937$56,143-19%#278 of 309#275$26,879
Social Work$40,836$56,092+8%#109 of 420#84$22,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$29,617$56,041+2%#116 of 225#106$27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology—$55,736+10%#22 of 59#23$21,208
Psychology$34,377$54,379+7%#277 of 1027#216$25,103
Social Sciences$43,431$54,069+1%#40 of 87#31$22,500
History$29,591$53,682+6%#165 of 459#118$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,959$52,837-5%#408 of 660#408$26,000
Philosophy—$52,436-4%#56 of 86#49—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25,599$52,228+2%#142 of 345#159$26,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft—$51,775+30%#10 of 255#8—
Sociology$30,274$51,654-2%#246 of 462#225$22,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Rehabilitation Science
of 15 schools
#6
Information Technology Project Management
of 29 schools
#7
Mass Communication/Media Studies
of 94 schools
#14
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
of 88 schools
#16
Social Work
of 100 schools
#17
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
of 100 schools
#19
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#20
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
of 100 schools
#23
Accounting
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,154 $38,520
Room $7,950
Board $5,470
Total Cost (On-Campus) $38,446 $56,812

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
16%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
$24,338
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$17,007
$30,001 - $48,000$18,397
$48,001 - $75,000$26,179
$75,001 - $110,000$31,931
$110,001+$34,824

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 534 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 416 grads/yr Social Work 358 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 336 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 272 grads/yr Computer Science 271 grads/yr Finance, General 263 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 243 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 216 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 201 grads/yr Information Technology Project Management 200 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 190 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 175 grads/yr Neuroscience 172 grads/yr Rehabilitation Science 169 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 159 grads/yr Accounting 158 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 157 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 152 grads/yr Law 146 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs

Student Demographics

34,525
Total Students
58%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)
2%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 6%
Black 6%
Asian 12%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 94%
Off-Campus (Renters) 2%
With Family 4%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~794 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 80%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $20,154 for in-state students and $38,520 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $24,338.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 84%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus a good school?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has a Repit College Score of 74/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has a total enrollment of 34,525 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 794 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology