Social Sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at 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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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #21 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #134 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #21 of 53 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #134 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,731 |
| 2 years | $33,465 |
| 3 years | $44,824 |
| 4 years | $54,734 |
| 5 years | $62,825 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $54,734, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $25,614.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.