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Pitt was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 475 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 478 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 179 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Pitt. This makes it the #74 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 475 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Pitt in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 314 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the Pitt computer & information sciences 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 115 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Pitt in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 230 |
| Information Technology | 166 |
| Information Science | 138 |
| Computer Information Systems | 80 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 20 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 |
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