Medical Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Medical Science, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 medical science degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Science Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Medical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 29 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 29 |
Earnings for Medical Science Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Students who complete University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Medical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $191,732 |
| 2 years | $172,991 |
| 3 years | $167,114 |
| 4 years | $185,617 |
| 5 years | $206,891 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Medical Science graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take home a median $185,617, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 168% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Medical Science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 68% women (28) and 32% men (13).
Medical Science Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 24 master’s medical science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 75% were women (18) and 25% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Medical Science Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 5 doctoral medical science degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Medical Science Concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
The Medical Science program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 41 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medical Science Graduates
Students who finish Medical Science program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians | $113,531 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Allergists and Immunologists | $110,883 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.