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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

PA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Industrial Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$22K$65K$90KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biological and Physical Sciences$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
History$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).