Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pitt's business program lands in an interesting middle ground: its graduates earn slightly below the national median but outperform most Pennsylvania business programs. At the 60th percentile statewide, this means Pitt business grads earn more than programs at schools like Washington & Jefferson, though they trail smaller private colleges like Albright by a significant margin.

The debt picture is reasonable rather than exceptional. Graduates carry $26,625, which aligns with both state and national norms for business programs. Combined with first-year earnings of $45,781, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58 suggests manageable repayment—students should be able to handle their loans on a starting salary. The 13% earnings growth to year four shows steady progression, reaching $51,789, though this still doesn't catch the top performers.

For Pennsylvania families, this represents a solid if unspectacular investment. You're getting Pitt's brand recognition and alumni network at a midsize public university price point, with outcomes that beat most state competitors. The program won't deliver the premium earnings of a Temple or small liberal arts college, but it won't saddle your child with outsize debt either. If your student values Pitt's campus experience and broader academic opportunities alongside dependable business outcomes, this makes sense—just don't expect it to dramatically outperform the average business degree.