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 bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,131 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allsocial sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from Pitt in 2020-2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 212 |
| Political Science & Government | 207 |
| Anthropology | 77 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 50 |
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