The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (StudentsReview)

How this student rated the school

Research Quality	C-	Research Availability	F
Research Funding	-	Graduate Politics	F
Errand Runners	C	Degree Completion	A
Alternative pay [ta/gsi]	F	Sufficient Pay	C
Competitiveness	B-	Education Quality	D
Faculty Accessibility	F	Useful Research	-
Extracurriculars	A	Success-Understanding	B+
Surrounding City	A-	Social Life/Environment	A
"Individual" treatment	F	Friendliness	D-
Safety	A	Campus Beauty	B+
Campus Maintenance	B-	University Resource/spending	B-

Describes the student body as: Friendly, Broken Spirit Describes the faculty as: Arrogant, Unhelpful

Male

Lowest Rating Research Availability	F

Highest Rating Degree Completion	A

He cares more about Faculty Accessibility than the average student.

Date: Dec 31 1969
Major: School of Information (This Major's Salary over time)
I guess I got what I paid for. I chose Pitt because the combined savings of in-state tuition rates, a shorter degree program and not having to take the GREs. The problems begin with the draconian administrators and end with faculty that are unhelpful at best and snobs at worst. My classes were larger than I had as an undergraduate, tenured faculty were abominable and do absolutely nothing to help their students get jobs after graduation. Even the best instructors were clearly overwhelmed at times. The good news? The vast majority of my classmates were a pleasure. Plus, Pittsburgh's low cost of living makes it relatively easy to live on a shoestring budget. I would only recommend Pitt to someone who knows EXACTLY what they are doing because the administration WILL NOT help you if you get lost.

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