by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #146 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 146 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 50 |
The physical sciences area of study at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 90 |
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Physics | 44 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 158 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report a median salary of $55,096 a year. This is below $69,239, the median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $25,094, the typical median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,092 | $40,060 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 8 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 50 |
