University of Pittsburgh (Katz)

Pittsburgh, PA

Online MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	113
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,634
Graduation rate	68%
Acceptance rate	83%

The Katz PMBA experience at the University of Pittsburgh utilizes a “test-optional” admissions process for all of its programs––so applicants are not required to submit GMAT or GRE scores. The online program does require two letters of recommendation. Students report a median base salary of $69,700 before enrollment and $93,000 post-graduation. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for international students. The deadline to apply is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.46, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 5.5.

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Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.49
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,634
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	113
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	73%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	68%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	5.4
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	99%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	83%

The Katz part-time MBA program has a test-optional admissions processes, but two letters of recommendation are needed and international students must submit proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. The median base salary four months post-graduation is $93,000. The deadline to apply for fall admission is July 1.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	36%
Median base salary of new grads	$120,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$56,164
Median GMAT	635

The University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business recommends applicants to its MBA program have three to five years of work experience, but the average 2023-24 entrant had over six years. To apply, two letters of recommendation are needed along with standardized test scores (waivers available). International students may take the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam to show proof of English proficiency. The average core class size is 38 students. The final deadline to apply is July 1. To apply for the program, there is a $50 application fee.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	83%
GMAT requirement	Yes
Graduation rate	68%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$73,530

The University of Pittsburgh's Katz PMBA experience uses a "test-optional" admissions process for all its programs, so GMAT or GRE scores aren't required. The online program requires two recommendation letters. Students report a median base salary of $69,700 before enrollment and $93,000 post-graduation. International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. The application deadline is July 1. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.46 and 5.5 years of work experience. This school ranks No. 14 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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