University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,200 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with approximately 20,189 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,074 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $61,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
This is a strong option for students who want a large public university experience in a genuinely great college city, with a 92% freshman retention rate and 84% graduation rate signaling that students who enroll tend to stick around and finish. The financial picture is reasonable — median debt of $20,500 is well below average, and median earnings of $61,200 a decade out suggest a solid return on investment, though the $30,074 annual net price means costs still add up over four years. Worth considering if you're drawn to a research-focused environment with urban energy, but families should compare aid packages carefully since that sticker price isn't trivial.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,189 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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