# University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: Business (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 215293, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,781
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,594 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,625 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in PA: 28 of 28 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (29 colleges, $65,292): -$7,698
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,698

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,594 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 | $14,709 | $61,484 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,371 | $76,791 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,192 | $96,943 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $31,567 | $131,950 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $36,008 | $150,513 | 6.9 years |

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

## Business at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | $107,079 | not reported | $36,931 | 88% |
| Drexel University | $86,878 | not reported | $38,509 | 78% |
| Albright College | $82,073 | $33,500 | $20,024 | 51% |
| Temple University | $75,632 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $72,219 | $26,085 | $25,002 | 70% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $65,292 | $27,000 | $18,305 | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $65,292 | $27,000 | $18,095 | 42% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $65,292 | $27,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $65,292 | $27,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $65,292 | $27,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $65,292 | $27,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $65,292 | $27,000 | $17,418 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $65,292 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $65,292 | $27,000 | $22,585 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | $65,292 | $27,000 | $17,428 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $65,292 | $27,000 | $14,596 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $65,292 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $65,292 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $65,292 | $27,000 | $15,521 | 19% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $65,292 | $27,000 | $19,454 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $65,292 | $27,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $65,292 | $27,000 | $19,659 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $65,292 | $27,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| La Salle University | $61,594 | $26,000 | $19,409 | 57% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $57,594 | $26,625 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $57,594 | $26,625 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $57,594 | $26,625 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $57,594 | $26,625 | $30,434 | 86% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $85,990 Pittsburgh, PA, $93,830 PA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $100,840 Pittsburgh, PA, $103,130 PA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $99,320 Pittsburgh, PA, $100,150 PA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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