Communication Science (BA)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

estimated program costs

In-State Tuition

These estimated tuition rates are based on the 2024-25 Academic Year tuition. This does not include costs for mandatory fees, university fees or other costs such as textbooks, supplies, laptop, etc.

Full-Time
Two Terms

$25,880

Full-Time
Per Term

$12,940

Out-of-State Tuition

These estimated tuition rates are based on the 2024-25 Academic Year tuition. This does not include costs for mandatory fees, university fees or other costs such as textbooks, supplies, laptop, etc.

Full-Time
Two Terms

$50,918

Full-Time
Per Term

$25,459

University Tuition and Fees Breakdown

University Financial Aid

Visit studentaid.gov to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pitt Federal School code – 008815

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh
139 University Place, Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information:

Email: finaid@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7488
Website: https://oafa.pitt.edu/contact-us/

Resources


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International Student Financial Information

The Office of International Services (OIS) provides a financial document to inform international graduate students of the financial requirement in order to issue a student visa document (Form I-20 or DS-2019). The document is updated annually.

See the International Graduate Financial Information 2025-2026 here.

  • International students are not eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid through the University of Pittsburgh.
  • International students are eligible to work on campus.
    • Please find additional information on the Office of International Services website.
    • International students may be eligible for a limited number of graduate student researcher positions (these positions are typically awarded to students in our Doctor of Philosophy programs) as well as certain SHRS scholarships.
      • Check out the SHRS scholarships below for eligibility requirements and guidelines.