by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for is. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 106 students received their master’s degree in is from Pitt. This makes it the #18 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,951 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $58,651 for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, is students borrow a median amount of $49,901 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $12,514 for all is majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at Pitt is $435 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. 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students earned a bachelor's degree in is from Pitt. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Pitt is 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.
IS majors graduating with a master's degree from Pitt make a median salary of $84,511 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all is graduates with a master's is $71,873.
Of the 42 is students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 50% were men and 50% 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 is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 230 |
| Information Technology | 166 |
| Computer Information Systems | 80 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 20 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 7 |
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