Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 239 computer engineering degrees were granted at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Online coursework is an option at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Engineering Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 230 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 229 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 230 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 229 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 33% women (79) and 67% men (160).
Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 234 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 33% were women (77) and 67% were men (157).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 207 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 8% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, lower than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 4 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Carnegie Mellon University
The Computer Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 237 |
| Other Computer Engineering | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $63,909 |
| Computer Network Architects | $63,411 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.