Health Professions at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pitt's Health Professions bachelor's outperforms most Pennsylvania programs, landing in the 60th percentile statewide with first-year earnings of $44,545—notably above the state median of $40,682. Nationally, it ranks even better at the 66th percentile, putting graduates roughly $6,000 ahead of the typical program. The debt load of $25,239 is slightly below both state and national averages, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 that most graduates should be able to handle within a few years.

The caveat here is meaningful: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift considerably year to year. A single cohort landing great jobs—or struggling to find positions—can dramatically skew the results. That said, Pitt's strong reputation in healthcare and its connections to UPMC (one of the nation's largest health systems) suggest these outcomes aren't flukes.

For Pennsylvania families paying in-state tuition, this looks like solid value—better earnings than most PA alternatives, reasonable debt, and access to Pittsburgh's robust healthcare job market. Just recognize that "Health Professions" is a broad category that might include everything from health administration to pre-clinical tracks, so confirm exactly what concentration your student would pursue and where those specific graduates typically land.