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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Pitt came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Pitt. This makes it the #188 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $57,966. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, accounting students borrow a median amount of $48,362 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Pitt is $526 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Pitt. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Pitt accounting 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.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Pitt make a median salary of $62,500. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Pitt. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
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, 62% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 304 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 257 |
| Marketing | 235 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 120 |
| Human Resource Management | 52 |
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