University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public · 20,370 undergraduates
Of 131 programs with reported earnings, 128 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 291 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,709 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,371 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,192 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,567 |
| $110k and up | $36,008 |
| All families (average) | $30,434 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,313 | +$46,815 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,744 | +$26,246 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $95,087 | +$58,589 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,128 | +$33,630 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,012 | +$20,514 | clears the bar | $24,046 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,461 | +$38,963 | clears the bar | $24,188 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $108,680 | +$72,182 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $65,239 | +$28,741 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $66,231 | +$29,733 | clears the bar | $23,415 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,768 | +$54,270 | clears the bar | $25,190 | 0.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $76,549 | +$40,051 | clears the bar | $24,989 | 0.6 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $98,219 | +$61,721 | clears the bar | $181,338 | 2.9 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $49,865 | +$13,367 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $75,950 | +$39,452 | clears the bar | $24,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $94,797 | +$58,299 | clears the bar | $109,178 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 131 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.