Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 42 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 127 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #603 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 42 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 127 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #603 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,197 |
| 2 years | $71,047 |
| 3 years | $77,027 |
| 4 years | $87,667 |
| 5 years | $96,640 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take home a median $87,667, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $26,014.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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