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Physical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University

Physical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, take a look at what Carnegie Mellon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Carnegie Mellon University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

Studying Online at Carnegie Mellon University

Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University

Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $50,758
3 years $70,480
4 years $68,634
5 years $87,006

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Carnegie Mellon University take home a median $68,634, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Carnegie Mellon University

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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