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Pitt was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical 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 #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Pitt. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #41 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 172 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 50% were men and 50% 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, 76% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program 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, 23 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 91 |
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Physics | 45 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 987 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 890 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 140 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 15 |
| Engineering Technologies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.