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 nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Pitt came in at #34. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 309 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Pitt. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 77 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $72,251. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, nursing students borrow a median amount of $51,937 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Pitt is $452 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 |
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Of the 309 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Pitt in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 260 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Pitt nursing 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% 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, 80% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 429 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 227 |
| Medicine | 156 |
| Public Health | 139 |
| Communication Sciences | 125 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.