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    Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD)

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    Pittsburgh, USMBAIn-person4 years
    $270,280.00
    Tuition
    over 48mo
    109
    Credits
    $115.00
    App fee

    Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a 109-credit, 4-year, in-person MBA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $270,280.

    About the program

    The program combines MBA training in business fundamentals including accounting, economics, statistics, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior with JD legal education. It reduces the time to earn both degrees from five years to four years.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Business #47 (tie), Law not specified for joint

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum; test optional for Full-Time MBA/Joint Degrees
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum or cut-off score; test optional for Full-Time MBA/Joint Degrees
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum total scores to be eligible for admission consideration are an 80 on the TOEFL (taken prior to 1/20/26), 4.0 on the TOEFL, with all subscores at 4.0 or higher (taken on or after 1/20/26)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $113,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,030.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $270,280 across 109 required credits.
    Is Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus online or in-person?
    Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take to complete?
    Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is structured around 4 years and 109 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint Degree MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: 12 months OPT (US)