University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Reviews

  • 243 Reviews
  • Pittsburgh (PA)
  • Annual Tuition: $37,320
95% of 243 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 243 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Juliann Hudak
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"The Graduate School of Public Health is ranked one of the top in the nation and the faculty are wonderful to work with. It is a great feeling to have people that want you to succeed and will go the extra step to ensure that happens. As far as transportation, if you have your own vehicle, the traffic is not bad at all-especially when the undergraduate students are on breaks. However, the city bus systems can be kind of unreliable, so before I had my car in the city I always devised a back-up plan in case the a bus was late or did not come. Additionally, the University of Pittsburgh is considered a "public" school, yet the tuition is steep and little financial assistance is offered. The social life and networking are phenomenal at the University and there are always reasonably priced, fun things to do around the city! So, even with the tuition and transportation, I never would have chosen another graduate program. I know I will be graduating from a top notch program and will have no problem obtaining a job that will enable me to pay off my loans quickly. H2P!"
Vanessa Dunn
  • Reviewed: 8/20/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"I love the diversity that my program provides. The faculty and staff are helpful and easily accessible. I wish I had more time to learn in this environment. I felt as though I could have spent more time taking a few more classes than being out in the field. Both are helpful, but I wish there was more."
P. Diamond
  • Reviewed: 8/15/2014
  • Degree: Cultural Studies
"The University of Pittsburgh from day one will help you to better yourself and become a better person for our global community. Every student is encouraged to pursue their academic and social passion(s) and there are ample opportunities to gain valuable experience inside and outside the classroom. Professors as well as advisors are easily accessible and work with students to recognize their potential. I never felt like a number at the University of Pittsburgh because of the surprisingly small class sizes, easy access to academic and professional resources, and sharing the collective thought of inquiry. Lastly, having the city of Pittsburgh at my finger tips allowed for personal growth by way of exposure to several cultural and musical events."
Molly
  • Reviewed: 8/9/2014
  • Degree: Marketing
"As a student at the University of Pittsburgh, I entered my freshman year with all of the dreams that most students do; to live in the Towers, attend a Panther football game at Heinz Field, and to finally be a part of the Oakland Zoo. It was my dream to attend Pitt, so when I graduated high school 11th in my class, top 5%, I had secured my spot at the university. I loved every minute of my Pitt experience, especially because I was paying top dollar for it. I received no scholarship money at all for my academics or extra curricular activities. I had higher SAT scores than some of the students who were from out of state and had received assistance. I also finished my first degree in 3 years and will finish my second in only one semester so that I don't have to continue to pay tuition. For this reason, I got a job as a teaching assistant in the business school to help pay for my books. So, if you plan to attend the University of Pittsburgh, start saving now!"
Nina Katherine
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2014
  • Degree: Education
"My degree program was well developed and successfully prepared me for my future career. I appreciated how helpful the Financial Aid Office was with helping me with my finances. Providing real-life scenarios appropriate to my future career was beneficial for my future. I had an excellent experience in my academia for my undergraduate degree and felt I was constantly being supported throughout my experience."
Nina Theofiles
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Great teachers and great way to earn my masters; I worked really hard but was finished within a year and a half!"
Azra Hafizovic
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"The professors and staff at GSPIA are great and helpful. Career services is constantly updating students with new opportunities."
Kelly Trautman
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2014
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"Pitt has a great network for your fieldwork, it can take you to many amazing places! It's also a huge research school, and many of our professors have research labs that students can work in to gain some valuable experience. Pitt is a big school and has the amenities of a big campus, but the OT class is still small. There are also multiple hospitals that are essentially on campus, and so OT students have a lot of resources to work with."
Ariel Laur
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2014
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Pitt's pharmacy school is rated one of the highest in the nation. We have so many great resources to draw from due to UPMC being right across the street. There are many opportunities for interprofessional interaction. A drawback of attending Pitt is that it is very difficult to get a job in the area after graduation due to saturation by multiple pharmacy schools in the area. You have to plan to move or have a lower salary than you could receive elsewhere with more need."
Matthew Feinman
  • Reviewed: 7/12/2014
  • Degree: Law
"I thoroughly enjoy the JD program at Pitt Law (or, at least as thoroughly as one can in a JD program). I feel that the camaraderie between students is different from most other schools, and the support from your fellow students, teachers, and staff is without comparison. The network and reputation that Pitt Law has in the area, and beyond, has been amazing. As a summer intern, I currently have 3 law jobs that I'm working concurrently - and 2 of the 3 are direct results of the school's assistance. One the con side, however, the price is a little high. Last year, Pitt Law dropped in ranking, yet raised tuition by almost $1,000 from the year before. Now, I know that rankings aren't important outside of 1) incoming students who don't know any better, and 2) employers outside the region who don't know any better, but still - you can't lose rankings and truly justify a price hike. Their in-state tuition rate is now only a few thousand below Penn State University's tuition - and Pitt is a public school where PSU is a private school! Besides tuition, I have not seen any other negative to speak about in my 2 years at Pitt Law."
Diana Harrison
  • Reviewed: 7/2/2014
  • Degree: Business
"The University of Pittsburghs Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is a very prestigious school. They offer hands on learning, where students constantly work in teams. In addition, the teachers are experienced, professional, and understanding."
Sarah Boehme
  • Reviewed: 6/25/2014
  • Degree: Law
"I really like the school. Great professors and interesting classes. A lot of work"
Christopher Gursky
  • Reviewed: 6/15/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"One of the biggest benefits of this graduate program is that it gives the students the opportunity to network with other students, faculty and various professionals that are brought in by the school. The extracurricular experience is wonderful and truly helps in career building beyond what you learn in the classroom. A disadvantage to this is that part time students are limited in their ability to attend the extra functions, however the school is very responsive to this concern and is addressing it immediately, much to the relief of the part time students."
Corey Diehl
  • Reviewed: 6/4/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"Pro: Respected program (GSPIA), affordable city, career opportunities present Con: As as student who has yet to have a full semester of experience within the program it is not possible for me to have a quality position on cons."
Steven Markos
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pros: clinical education Cons: all things technological"
Janai Gall
  • Reviewed: 5/14/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Generally, professors are accessible. The career center is severely lacking in resources, opportunities, and networks in regards to students who plan to practice outside of the Pittsburgh area. More international opportunities besides Western Europe would draw an increase in interest from current and prospective students."
Sarah Angel Markwardt
  • Reviewed: 5/14/2014
  • Degree: Non-Profit Management
"The International Development and Human Security program at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs provides students with a unique opportunity. The city of Pittsburgh has one of the nation's highest non-profit per capita ratios, so students have plenty of field work opportunities. GSPIA also connects students to study abroad programs worldwide and to opportunities in Washington, D.C. and the United Nations (NYC). In addition to the incredible network the school provides, the location of the school is also a perk! The city of Pittsburgh is growing rapidly, but it's urbanization with a twist! The Burgh's many sustainability projects and community development initiatives make it an exciting place to live and to study."
Yalanda Glenn
  • Reviewed: 5/12/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Cons of this program is that there are no scholarships or aid outside of getting loans. You can apply for outside scholarships, and I suggest that you do, as you pay the same as JD students. Pros, MSL and JD students really are not treated differently as far as the education goes. We get adviser and help with with job searches, etc. It is a great program, it's getting the law education without taking the LSAT or Bar exam, but also, if you are thinking of pursuing law as a JD candidate, you know what to expect. All in all, it is a great program, expensive, but worth it. If you are interested in law, but don't want to be a lawyer this degree helps enhance your undergrad degree. So go for it!"
Xiaohan Fan
  • Reviewed: 3/22/2014
  • Degree: Dentistry
"Pros: long history of program, good faculty, large alumni network Cons: equipment sometimes not enough or old"
Modhurima Moitra
  • Reviewed: 3/5/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"The BCHS Department at Pitt is noted for pioneering research in areas such as violence prevention, women’s health, and aging. I have explored the work done on women’s health and community-based interventions, and violence against women. Under the mentorship of the University’s renowned faculty, I hope to learn more about these fields and contribute to a cross disciplinary approach to behavioral and community health along with other related fields. This will eventually help me to form my own line of inquiry to conduct research independently in the future. The training and experience I shall receive at the University of Pittsburgh will greatly help further my goals of pursuing research in this field."