by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marketing.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for marketing. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 616 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Marketing Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 224 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in marketing from Pitt. This makes it the #80 most popular school for marketing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $46,239. This is higher than $44,742, which is the national median for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, marketing students borrow a median amount of $51,797 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,427 for all marketing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at Pitt is $564 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 224 marketing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Pitt marketing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Marketing from Pitt in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 304 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 257 |
| Accounting | 139 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 120 |
| Human Resource Management | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.