Undergrad ProgramsGraduate Programs

Bioinformatics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in bioinformatics.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Bioinformatics Degrees Available at Pitt

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics
• Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics
• Doctorate Degree in Bioinformatics

Pitt Bioinformatics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for bioinformatics list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	2
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Bioinformatics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	8
Best Bioinformatics Doctor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Bioinformatics Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Bioinformatics Schools	13
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	13
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Schools	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	15
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Schools	16
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	20
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	24
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	28
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	29
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	30
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	35
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	39
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	40
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	41
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	42
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics	43
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	44
Highest Paid Bioinformatics Graduates	52

Popularity of Bioinformatics at Pitt

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in bioinformatics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in bioinformatics from Pitt. This makes it the #47 most popular school for bioinformatics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in bioinformatics in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Pitt Bioinformatics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bioinformatics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.

Pitt Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Pitt. About 75% were men and 25% were women.

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 bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Pitt Bioinformatics Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in bioinformatics from Pitt in 2021 were men.

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 bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to Bioinformatics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computational Biology	25
Biostatistics	16
Biomathematics	2

View All Bioinformatics Related Majors >

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Crazypaco under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.