# University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Public college in Bradford, PA. IPEDS ID 215266.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-bradford · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-bradford.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,350 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 26% of PA colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $66,125; beats 75% of PA colleges and 81% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,138 |
| 30-48k | $8,265 |
| 48-75k | $17,407 |
| 75-110k | $18,875 |
| 110k+ | $23,352 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.19 years on average (39% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $66,125 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,138 | $38,288 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,265 | $34,630 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,407 | $72,935 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,875 | $79,086 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,352 | $97,845 | 3.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $30,478 in-state; about $42,352 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,770 in-state, $26,644 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,848; books: $750

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–620; SAT math: 500–580; ACT: 20–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,985 applicants, 4,527 admitted, 310 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 20–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT 22–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $58,358 | $95,719 | $22,571 |
| Nursing | $72,251 | $83,313 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $57,966 | $82,966 | $25,299 |
| Economics | $50,529 | $76,549 | $25,782 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $39,836 | $75,950 | $25,474 |
| Chemistry | $43,571 | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,298 | $65,892 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $33,576 | $62,744 | $25,000 |
| Business | $45,781 | $57,594 | $26,625 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,652 | $57,456 | $26,000 |
| Writing | $35,700 | $57,012 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $34,377 | $54,379 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,959 | $52,837 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $25,599 | $52,228 | $26,176 |
| Sociology | $30,274 | $51,654 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,248 | $45,202 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,916 | $45,013 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | $44,520 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | $28,467 |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $47,989 | not reported | $25,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage not reported (metro), $79,000 (PA), $83,680 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage not reported (metro), $54,950 (PA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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