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. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for biological science. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 100 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $28,816. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,529 for all biological science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, biological science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biological science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,513.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at Pitt is $305 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Of the 83 biological science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Pitt, about 25% were men and 75% 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, 71% 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 223 |
| Sustainability Science | 41 |
| Gerontology | 12 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 11 |
| Nutrition Science | 7 |
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