Electrical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Carnegie Mellon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carnegie Mellon University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 556 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Online coursework is an option at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Carnegie Mellon University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 310 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 310 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Students who complete Carnegie Mellon University’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $112,081 |
| 2 years | $118,235 |
| 3 years | $125,024 |
| 4 years | $147,047 |
| 5 years | $181,203 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $147,047, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Carnegie Mellon University comes in at $22,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 30% women (168) and 70% men (388).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 192 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 36% were women (69) and 64% were men (123).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 51 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Minority students account for 53% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 333 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 28% were women (93) and 72% were men (240).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 237 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 31 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, lower than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Carnegie Mellon University
This Electrical Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 556 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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.