Economics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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