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What are you waiting for? There has never been a better time to become an engineer and no better place to start your journey than at the University of Pittsburgh!
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With our six departments and various degree programs and certificates offered at the graduate level, we aim to provide a world-class education offered both on-campus and online.
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Our six departments drive innovation, research, and hands-on learning across every area of engineering.
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Highlights

Pitt’s Tevis Jacobs Wins the $100K Forge AI Prize

The researcher-turned-entrepreneur reflects on his journey to co-founder of Surface Design Solutions

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The Many Firsts for Aleia Frye

Pitt research opportunities help first-generation student reach new heights

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It's possible at SSOE

Creating an environment of academic excellence, transdisciplinary research, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

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2,700+ Undergraduate Students

2,700+ Undergraduate Students The Swanson School of Engineering enrolls more than 2,700 undergraduates and 770 master’s and PhD students pursuing degrees across multiple disciplines.

10 ABET-Accredited Programs

10 ABET-Accredited Programs All 10 undergraduate programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), across six departments committed to innovation and excellence.

12:1 Student–Faculty Ratio

12:1 Student–Faculty Ratio Small class sizes and accessible faculty create a collaborative environment where students receive individualized attention and mentorship.

1 in 3 Students Complete a Co-op

1 in 3 Students Complete a Co-op More than one-third of undergraduates gain paid, hands-on experience through the Cooperative Education Program before graduation.
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96% Placement Success

96% Placement Success Within six months of graduation, 96% of SSOE alumni are employed in industry or enrolled in graduate or professional school.

63 Startups Founded

63 Startups Founded Faculty, students, and alumni have launched 63 startups—transforming innovative research and ideas into real-world solutions.

41 Patents in FY25

41 Patents in FY25 SSOE researchers earned 41 patents in FY25, accounting for 38% of all patents issued to the University of Pittsburgh that year.

29 NSF CAREER Awards

29 NSF CAREER Awards Since 2016, SSOE faculty have received 29 National Science Foundation CAREER Awards for excellence in early-career research and education.
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