Is Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 5,696 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in information technology, electrical and electronics engineering and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$88,268
Median earnings 4 years after
$132,971
Median earnings 10 years after
$114,862
Average net price
$31,944
Completion rate
94%
Completions (2024)
5,696
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,304
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $165,798 | $208,503 | 122 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $169,421 | N/A | 122 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $138,781 | $193,154 | 117 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $68,342 | $103,268 | 105 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | $160,336 | $209,847 | 87 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $171,264 | $268,121 | 73 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's | $103,148 | $146,578 | 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $95,891 | $160,783 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,523 | $105,623 | 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $93,617 | $127,603 | 56 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Master's | $47,740 | $59,727 | 56 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $32,967 | $40,073 | 54 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $139,337 | $250,168 | 51 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's | $95,598 | $146,929 | 47 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $66,915 | $84,419 | 38 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | Master's | 632 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 333 |
| Management Science | Master's | 304 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Master's | 232 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 218 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Artificial Intelligence | Master's | 147 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 144 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's | 138 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carnegie Mellon University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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