The University of Pittsburgh is an integral piece of the state’s economic success, and Pitt operations directly or indirectly impact nearly every resident of Pennsylvania. In FY ’21 (the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021), Pitt generated more than $5.2 billion in economic impact for the state.
This report highlights impact from each of our five campuses as well as overall areas of workforce development, innovation, medicine, community partnership, and athletics.
Pitt's total economic impact includes direct, indirect, and induced expenditures.