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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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Pitt was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci 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 #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 53 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Pitt. This makes it the #146 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,599 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, compsci students borrow a median amount of $45,170 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Pitt is $363 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 203 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% were 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, 64% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from Pitt. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 166 |
| Information Science | 138 |
| Computer Information Systems | 80 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 20 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.