University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is the graduate business school of University of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 58. 38% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 645; average GPA is 3.39. Median starting salary is $113,000, 94% employed. Printed annual tuition is $65,820. Known for Healthcare, Technology, Analytics, Operations. Best for Healthcare, Tech in Pittsburgh, Analytics.
How University of Pittsburgh grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 645 average GMAT and a 3.39 GPA set the published bar ; 38% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
94% employed · median starting salary$113,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business located?
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Is the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 645.
What is the average GPA at Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.39.
What is the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 38%.
What is the median starting salary for Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $113,000.
What is the employment rate after the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA?
94% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $65,820.
How long is the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 58 students.
What is Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business known for?
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is known for Healthcare, Technology, Analytics, Operations.
Who is the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Healthcare, Tech in Pittsburgh, Analytics.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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