Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University
If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 370 computer science degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #5 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 364 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 41 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 215 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #62 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 97 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $161,723 |
| 2 years | $160,116 |
| 3 years | $201,541 |
| 4 years | $247,552 |
| 5 years | $251,632 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $247,552, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 84% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Carnegie Mellon University is $21,442.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 39% women (143) and 61% men (227).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 255 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 44% were women (113) and 56% were men (142).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 101 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 70 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Minority students account for 53% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 81 master’s computer science degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 28% were women (23) and 72% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 21 |
| International (Nonresident) | 46 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 28% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 34 doctoral computer science graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 21% were women (7) and 79% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Carnegie Mellon University
This Computer Science program at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 370 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Carnegie Mellon University frequently move into the following types of careers:
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.