Computer Software and Media Applications at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in computer software and media applications earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 98% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carnegie Mellon University Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 26 colleges reporting computer software and media applications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $179,055 | $162,928 | #1 | $134,800 |
| 2 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $162,691 | $148,145 | #4 | $126,908 |
| 3 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $158,667 | $155,889 | #3 | $115,112 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $158,542 | $139,613 | #5 | $97,389 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $158,542 | $139,613 | #6 | $97,389 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $148,845 | $159,732 | #2 | $115,689 |
| 7 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $140,898 | $138,431 | #7 | $96,484 |
| 8 | Boston University Boston, MA | $140,032 | $123,313 | #10 | $98,965 |
| 9 | Regis University Denver, CO | $139,693 | $130,640 | #8 | $111,117 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $134,232 | $117,622 | #12 | $106,364 |
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| 13 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $120,108 | $124,336 | #9 | $94,478 |
| 14 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $119,571 | $114,216 | #16 | $106,930 |
| 15 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $114,338 | $108,826 | #17 | $116,604 |
| 16 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $113,586 | $115,518 | #14 | $70,280 |
| 17 | The New School New York, NY | $113,315 | $107,852 | #18 | $67,877 |
| 18 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $107,500 | $115,363 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Pace University New York, NY | $105,796 | $100,696 | #20 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,280 one year after graduating and $113,586 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($120,083), and the median federal debt at graduation is $111,064.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.