Public Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

First Professional Degree

Location: Pittsburgh, PA•In-State Tuition: $21,524•Out-of-State Tuition: $39,890•Admission Rate: 50%•Avg SAT: 1371
Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,098
95th percentile
Sample Size
69
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn $59k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all public administration professional programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Public Administration professional's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$59,098$65,169——
National Median$59,098———

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.