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Pitt was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social 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 #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 524 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 546 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Pitt. This makes it the #38 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #46 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 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 524 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Pitt in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% 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, 66% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 346 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its social 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, 84 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Pitt. About 52% were men and 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 186 |
| Political Science & Government | 181 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| Other Social Sciences | 33 |
| Urban Studies | 19 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 389 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 210 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 181 |
| History | 127 |
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.