Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Carnegie Mellon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carnegie Mellon University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Distance learning is available at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 127 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 681 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #610 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 127 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 681 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #610 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $94,755 |
| 2 years | $94,076 |
| 3 years | $107,876 |
| 4 years | $120,031 |
| 5 years | $139,259 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Carnegie Mellon University report median earnings of $120,031, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Carnegie Mellon University comes in at $22,717.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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