by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Master’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 #184 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 184 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 82 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,154 | $51,380 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. Approximately 45% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 25 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 518 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |