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University of Pittsburgh Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at University of Pittsburgh ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | University of Pittsburgh Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | — | $86,250 | $75,000 | +15% | 427 |
| 2 | Engineering | — | $82,800 | $72,000 | +15% | 584 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $71,300 | $62,000 | +15% | 92 |
| 4 | Business | — | $63,249 | $55,000 | +15% | 489 |
| 5 | Health Professions | — | $59,799 | $52,000 | +15% | 617 |
| 6 | Physical Sciences | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% | 157 |
| 7 | Architecture | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% | 17 |
| 8 | Social Sciences | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% | 345 |
| 9 | Legal Professions | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% | 15 |
| 10 | Biological Sciences | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 629 |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 99 |
| 12 | Homeland Security & Law Enforcement | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 51 |
| 13 | History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% | 89 |
| 14 | Communication & Journalism | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% | 40 |
| 15 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 67 |
| 16 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 35 |
| 17 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 31 |
| 18 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 22 |
| 19 | Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% | 469 |
| 20 | English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% | 209 |
| 21 | Parks, Recreation & Fitness | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% | 35 |
| 22 | Liberal Arts & General Studies | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% | 23 |
| 23 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% | 82 |
What Students Study at University of Pittsburgh
Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.
Biological Sciences
13.5%
Health Professions
13.2%
Engineering
12.5%
Business/Marketing
10.6%
Psychology
10.1%
Computer Science
9.2%
Social Sciences
7.6%
English/Literature
4.5%
Physical Sciences
3.4%
Multidisciplinary
2.1%
Mathematics/Statistics
2.0%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of Pittsburgh
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$86,250/yr
Engineering
$82,800/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$71,300/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$39,100/yr
Liberal Arts & General Studies
$40,250/yr
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
$40,250/yr
More About University of Pittsburgh
Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. University of Pittsburgh is not affiliated with DeepColleges.