All University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Science & Math · 16
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 16
- Engineering · 15
- Health & Medicine · 11
- Business & Finance · 10
- Technology & Computing · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $35,700 | $57,012 | $26,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $29,617 | $56,041 | $27,000 |
| History | $29,591 | $53,682 | $24,400 |
| Philosophy | — | $52,436 | — |
| Linguistics | $37,859 | $51,416 | $22,000 |
| Literature | $23,868 | $45,749 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $25,457 | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | $24,469 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | $28,467 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Museology / Museum Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $58,358 | $95,719 | $22,571 |
| Chemistry | $43,571 | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| Neuroscience | $27,775 | $65,239 | $23,000 |
| Biochemistry | $33,554 | $63,707 | $26,558 |
| Biology | $33,576 | $62,744 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $34,380 | $62,698 | $26,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,652 | $57,456 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | $37,937 | $56,143 | $27,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $34,279 | — | $19,800 |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $78,075 | $110,417 | $26,837 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,853 | $102,572 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $76,707 | $98,654 | $25,250 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,072 | $97,324 | $26,548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,406 | $90,768 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $67,627 | $86,893 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,943 | $77,608 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $65,341 | $75,897 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | $72,587 | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $121,958 | $25,500 |
| Health Administration | $55,762 | $83,516 | $22,662 |
| Nursing | $72,251 | $83,313 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $39,836 | $75,950 | $25,474 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $63,436 | $26,985 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $44,545 | $60,864 | $25,239 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | $60,778 | — |
| Dietetics | — | $59,609 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,916 | $45,013 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $47,989 | — | $25,000 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $62,675 | $95,917 | $21,000 |
| Finance | $61,062 | $95,087 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $57,966 | $82,966 | $25,299 |
| Economics | $50,529 | $76,549 | $25,782 |
| Marketing | $46,239 | $75,461 | $25,606 |
| Human Resources | $53,339 | $69,674 | — |
| Business | $45,781 | $57,594 | $26,625 |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,599 | $108,680 | $26,977 |
| Information Science / Studies | $59,951 | $81,117 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,298 | $65,892 | $27,000 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | $49,865 | — | $24,936 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $26,709 | $57,705 | $23,477 |
| Theatre | — | $51,775 | — |
| Film and Photography | $28,634 | $37,066 | $22,313 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,781 | $69,573 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $25,599 | $52,228 | $26,176 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,248 | $45,202 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus students earn a median $66,125 ten years after starting college, more than 75% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 86% graduate within six years.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus majors questions
How many majors does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offer?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers 102 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median $121,958 four years after graduating, the highest of the 58 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,500.
Which University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Film and Photography graduates earn the least: a median $37,066 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus overview