by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Pitt ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Pitt came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 280 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 289 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in biology from Pitt. This makes it the #39 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,576 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, biology students borrow a median amount of $45,033 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Pitt is $523 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Pitt tuition and fees.
Of the 280 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Pitt in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Pitt make a median salary of $34,572. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of biology master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 202 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 86 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 83 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 82 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.