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 biological science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological science majors, Pitt came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,380 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbiological science bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, biological science students borrow a median amount of $47,328 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,100 for all biological science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at Pitt is $305 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 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological science from Pitt. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
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, 68% 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Pitt biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 244 |
| Sustainability Science | 60 |
| Data Analytics | 52 |
| Nutrition Science | 17 |
| Gerontology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.