University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, Pennsylvania · Public · 95.2% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 71/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Pitt-Greensburg, a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County, posts a Fair Value ROI score of 71/100. The earnings premium subscore of 85 and the 6.8-year payback period are exceptional for a public regional campus, driven in part by graduates who finish at Pitt's main campus or carry the Pitt credential into the broader Pittsburgh-area labor market. Average earnings six years after entry are $44,300, climbing to a median $66,125 by year ten. Tuition is $14,710 in-state, average net price after aid is $17,945, totaling $71,780 over four years. Median federal debt is $24,250 with a 0.547 debt-to-earnings ratio. The strong 84.2% three-year repayment rate confirms financial health among graduates. The 39.7% completion rate is the headline drag and partly reflects students transferring out, though it also includes genuine dropout that should be considered.
How University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- 6-year graduation rate39.7% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $14,710/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $26,584/yr |
| Average net price | $17,945/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $71,780 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $66,125 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $44,300 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $257 |
| Estimated payback period | 6.8 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 39.7% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,305 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $14,710/year ($26,584/year out-of-state), which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $17,945/year, or roughly $71,780 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $9,514/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $24,751/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $24,250, which works out to about $257 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($44,300) and comes to 0.55, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,514 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,146 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,877 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,381 |
| $110,001+ | $24,751 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families under $30,000 pay $9,514 net per year, and the $30,001-$48,000 bracket pays $10,146. Pell, PHEAA grants, and Pitt institutional aid stack effectively. Four-year out-of-pocket near $40K is genuine value for a Pitt credential.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001-$75,000 bracket pays $15,877 and $75,001-$110,000 pays $21,381.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Households above $110,000 pay $24,751 per year, $99,004 over four years. Effectively full-pay.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $54,379 | D |
| Biology | $62,744 | D |
| Business Administration and Management | $57,594 | C |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $57,012 | D |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,892 | C+ |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,837 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $83,516 | B |
| Teacher Education | $45,202 | D |
| Accounting | $82,966 | B |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | $63,707 | D |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Psychology
Psychology is Pitt-Greensburg's largest cohort (42 grads) and earns a D ROI grade. First-year earnings of $34,377 against $26,000 of median debt produce a 0.756 ratio. Four-year earnings of $54,379 reflect graduates who continue to graduate study. Without graduate work, terminal-bachelor's Psychology careers stall in the $40K range.
Biology
Biology (41 grads) earns a D ROI grade. First-year earnings of $33,576 climb to $62,744 by year four with $25,000 of debt for a 0.745 ratio. The relatively healthy four-year figure reflects the pre-health pipeline from Pitt-Greensburg into medical, dental, and PA programs at Pitt main campus and elsewhere.
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration (21 grads) earns a C ROI grade. First-year earnings of $45,781 and a 0.582 debt-to-earnings ratio. Four-year earnings of $57,594 reflect placement into Pittsburgh-area corporate, banking, and healthcare administration roles.
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences (20 grads) earns a C+ ROI grade. First-year earnings of $49,298 climb to $65,892 by year four with $27,000 of debt yielding a 0.548 ratio. Pittsburgh's growing tech corridor (Argo AI, Carnegie Robotics, Duolingo) supports placement.
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Administration (15 grads) earns a B ROI grade. First-year earnings of $55,762 climb to $83,516 by year four with just $22,662 of median debt for a 0.406 ratio. UPMC's massive Western Pennsylvania healthcare system drives direct placement at strong starting salaries.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 81.4% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 84.2% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 79.8% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 82.3% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 95.2% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 510-620 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 545-633 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 17-26 |
| Enrollment | 1,305 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 37.7% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,269 |
Pitt-Greensburg admits 95.2% of applicants, reflecting a branch-campus access mission. SAT mid-ranges of 510-620 math and 545-633 reading plus ACT 17-26 indicate decent academic preparation despite the high admit rate. Transfers after the second year inflate the apparent dropout rate. The Pitt credential at any campus carries real labor-market value across Western Pennsylvania.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (this school) | 71 | $17,945 | $66,125 |
| Charter Oak State College | 77 | $15,815 | $64,209 |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | 72 | $10,864 | $66,479 |
| Montana Technological University | 69 | $16,481 | $54,329 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 51 | $18,134 | $56,148 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 11 | $14,265 | $37,837 |
Who Thrives Here
Enrollment of 1,305 and a 37.7% Pell rate signal a small, mid-income leaning regional campus. The school fits Westmoreland County and southwestern Pennsylvania students who want the Pitt brand and the option to transfer to main campus. Strongest fit: students declared in Accounting, Computer Science, Health Administration, or Applied Mathematics where outcomes are strongest. Students intending to remain at the Greensburg campus through degree completion should be intentional about major selection.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $17,945 a year after aid ($71,780 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $66,125 a decade out, the cost takes about 6.8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, high loan repayment success. What to keep an eye on: its 39.7% graduation rate.
Median debt of $24,250 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $44,300 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: Common Questions
Is University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 71/100 on our ROI scale. At $17,945 a year after aid ($71,780 over four years) against $66,125 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 6.8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $17,945 a year, or roughly $71,780 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $66,125 ten years after enrolling, roughly $24,325 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 6.8 years for University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $24,250, against average earnings of $44,300 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
The six-year graduation rate is 39.7%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.