University of the Pacific lists a published cost of attendance of $38,105, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,709 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $23,192, and higher-income families pay approximately $36,008.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,105 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,430 |
| Room and Board | $13,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $596 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,671 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,434 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,709 |
| $30–48k | $18,371 |
| $48–75k | $23,192 |
| $75–110k | $31,567 |
| $110k+ | $36,008 |
University of the Pacific lists a published cost of attendance of $38,105, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,709 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $23,192, and higher-income families pay approximately $36,008. Azimuth ranks University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus #1207 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of the Pacific participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and families apply for need-based assistance using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The gap between the published cost of attendance and what families actually pay reflects how net price and sticker price can differ substantially, though the degree of that gap depends heavily on a family's financial profile and the institution's endowment depth. Students and families should compare net price offers carefully before drawing conclusions from the headline figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $35,031; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,701, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,701, placing University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in the 74.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,641 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in the 42.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's strength in professional and applied fields that connect graduates to Pittsburgh's growing technology, healthcare, and finance sectors. Azimuth ranks University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus #436 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is anchored by Business, which forms the largest share of degree output and consistently channels graduates into well-compensated early careers. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment scale with strong four-year earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. Research Psychology is the largest program by graduate count, enrolling 474 students annually and feeding directly into stable, in-demand career paths. Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing program graduates 309 students with median earnings of $83,313 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #239 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General similarly delivers median earnings of $62,744 for 280 graduates, with Azimuth ranking it #104 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions at 1.1x its field benchmark. The program mix across Business (14% of graduates), Engineering (12%), and Social Sciences (10%) reflects a broad professional orientation that supports consistent earnings across a wide range of student interests.
