by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Pitt ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The social sciences major at Pitt is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Social 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 social sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $43,431. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $39,553 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from Pitt in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 186 |
| Political Science & Government | 181 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
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