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
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
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
More than one-third of undergraduates gain paid, hands-on experience through the Cooperative Education Program before graduation.
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
Faculty, students, and alumni have launched 63 startups—transforming innovative research and ideas into real-world solutions.
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
Since 2016, SSOE faculty have received 29 National Science Foundation CAREER Awards for excellence in early-career research and education.