Health Professions at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The small cohort here makes firm conclusions difficult, but Pitt's health professions certificate appears to deliver stronger-than-average outcomes for this credential type. At $43,505 in first-year earnings, graduates land in the 95th percentile nationally—well above the $37,366 national median. The $27,000 in median debt sits right at the national average, translating to a manageable 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio that suggests graduates can handle their payments while building career momentum.

What's interesting is the state context: this sits at the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania programs, meaning there are stronger-performing health certificate programs elsewhere in the state. However, with only five schools in Pennsylvania offering comparable certificates, you're looking at a limited comparison set. The 95th percentile national ranking carries more weight here and suggests Pitt's institutional resources and clinical networks may translate into better job placement than typical certificate programs offer.

The caveat matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, one or two outliers could skew the picture significantly. That said, for a certificate program that takes far less time than a bachelor's degree, these earnings represent solid earning potential. If your child is exploring health careers without committing to a four-year program first, this provides a legitimate pathway—just recognize you're working with limited information about consistency of outcomes.