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 economics.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
Pitt was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics 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 #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in economics from Pitt. This makes it the #45 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,278 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,782 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Pitt is $710 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to 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, 63% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Pitt in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 207 |
| Anthropology | 77 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 50 |
| Urban Studies | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
