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 it.
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Pitt was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for it 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 #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in it from Pitt. This makes it the #49 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $49,865. This is less than $58,147, which is the national median of all it majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Pitt tuition and fees.
Of the 145 it students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Pitt does not offer an online option for its it 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.
Of the 21 it students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 230 |
| Information Science | 138 |
| Computer Information Systems | 80 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 20 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.