by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #169 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 169 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 16 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 41 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 518 |
| Certificate | 27 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
The social sciences field at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 219 |
| Political Science and Government | 190 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 41 |
| Geography and Cartography | 28 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 19 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 16 |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus awarded 518 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report a median salary of $54,734 a year. This is lower than $69,239, the median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,614 in student loans. This is higher than $25,094, the typical median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,092 | $40,060 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. About 64% of graduates 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 27 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are White. Approximately 78% of graduates 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 25 |
