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, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical science.
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The physical science major at Pitt is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
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 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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The physical science program at Pitt awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its physical science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical science majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 91 |
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Physics | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.