Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 33 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $102,801 | $110,287 | #1 | $75,418 |
| 2 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $90,507 | $79,437 | #2 | $69,480 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $71,066 | $67,640 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $71,028 | $72,236 | #3 | $25,311 |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $70,101 | $66,722 | #14 | $29,958 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #4 | $35,639 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #5 | $35,639 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #6 | $35,639 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #7 | $35,639 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #8 | $35,639 |
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| 17 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $63,018 | $67,607 | #13 | $41,561 |
| 18 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $62,698 | $63,764 | #15 | $34,380 |
| 19 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $62,698 | $63,764 | #16 | $34,380 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $62,698 | $63,764 | #17 | $34,380 |
| 21 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $61,395 | $55,906 | #26 | $36,709 |
| 22 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $58,319 | $58,663 | #23 | $38,285 |
| 23 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $58,123 | $60,169 | #22 | $25,508 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,380 one year after graduating and $62,698 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($58,891), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,815.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.