Engineering-Related Fields at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in engineering-related fields earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Carnegie Mellon University Compares for Engineering-Related Fields
All 40 colleges reporting engineering-related fields 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $206,093 | $187,531 | #1 | $133,371 |
| 2 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $162,502 | $143,100 | #5 | $123,639 |
| 3 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $155,639 | $143,155 | #4 | $127,541 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $144,681 | $155,263 | #2 | $110,977 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $143,984 | $126,363 | #22 | $109,380 |
| 6 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $141,101 | $146,486 | #3 | $122,538 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $139,567 | $122,297 | #25 | $127,408 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $138,964 | $141,328 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $138,711 | $122,150 | #26 | $105,014 |
| 10 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $138,535 | $121,590 | #27 | $106,407 |
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| 19 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $127,663 | $135,881 | #14 | — |
| 20 | New York University New York, NY | $127,277 | $121,141 | #28 | $114,850 |
| 21 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $126,787 | $136,473 | #13 | $91,138 |
| 22 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $126,105 | $128,250 | #21 | — |
| 23 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $123,855 | $115,829 | #32 | $85,338 |
| 24 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $123,591 | $130,312 | #19 | $104,028 |
| 25 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $121,734 | $106,844 | #34 | $95,527 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University engineering-related fields graduates make?
Graduates earn $126,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for engineering-related fields?
Among 40 colleges reporting earnings for engineering-related fields graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering-related fields at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for engineering-related fields ($125,651).
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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.