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Economics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

Online Class Availability 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.

Economics Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #39 of 85
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #52 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #156 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #380 of 463

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #39 of 85
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #52 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #156 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #380 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #39 of 85
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #52 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #156 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #380 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,278
2 years $43,479
3 years $55,443
4 years $64,862
5 years $73,651

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report median earnings of $64,862, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at $25,782.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Economics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 5
Quantitative Economics 201
Development Economics 13

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726

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