Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,572
24th percentile (40th in PA)
Sample Size
36
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn $35k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all biology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Biology masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$34,572
Drexel University$51,643
Chatham University$35,723
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine$22,757
National Median$43,317

Other Biology Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$60,663$51,643
Chatham University
Pittsburgh
$43,810$35,723
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton
$11,131$22,757

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.