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.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Economics Schools | 81 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $50,529 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, economics students borrow a median amount of $69,078 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 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.
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 158 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Pitt in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Pitt economics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in economics from Pitt. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 181 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.