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History at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 96 history degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#17 of 30
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#20 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#71 of 114
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#81 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#289 of 618
Best Value	Nationwide	#538 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#17 of 30
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#20 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#71 of 114
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#81 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#289 of 618
Best Value	Nationwide	#538 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,234
2 years	$26,933
3 years	$32,609
4 years	$40,201
5 years	$49,444

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take home a median $40,201, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $24,400.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of History graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 51% women (49) and 49% men (47).

History Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 86 bachelor’s history graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 49% were women (42) and 51% were men (44).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	69
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	4
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 15% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 3 master’s history graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	3

History Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 7 doctoral history graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The History program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	78
History of Science & Technology	18

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$96,273
Managers, All Other	$95,684

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.