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Chemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 chemistry degrees were awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Distance learning is available 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.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 19
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 59
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#349 of 389

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 19
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 59
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#349 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,731
2 years	$46,159
3 years	$49,691
4 years	$58,424
5 years	$71,533

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Chemistry graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $58,424, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 48% women (43) and 52% men (46).

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

Among the 54 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 44% were women (24) and 56% were men (30).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	9
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 28% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 40%.*

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

Of the 7 master’s chemistry graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 14% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 28 doctoral chemistry degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 54% were women (15) and 46% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 7% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 19%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Chemistry program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	89

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.