Physics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 physics degrees were awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
Physics Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 25% women (11) and 75% men (33).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 7 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 12 master’s physics degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 17 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
This Physics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 36 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 1 |
| Theoretical & Mathematical Physics | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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