Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 172 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in statistics earn 70% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carnegie Mellon University Compares for Statistics
All 50 colleges reporting statistics 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $230,876 | $203,310 | #1 | $141,116 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $156,743 | $159,409 | #3 | $93,111 |
| 3 | Duke University Durham, NC | $152,782 | $163,957 | #2 | $97,197 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $133,986 | $121,918 | #6 | $83,227 |
| 5 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $130,189 | $127,910 | #5 | $82,681 |
| 6 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $123,676 | $130,092 | #4 | $75,095 |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $122,682 | $120,534 | #7 | $77,917 |
| 8 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $111,090 | $105,735 | #10 | $82,531 |
| 9 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $109,466 | $115,419 | #8 | $64,371 |
| 10 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $109,017 | $99,198 | #14 | $59,718 |
Other Statistics Credentials at Carnegie Mellon University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $132,407 | — |
Other Majors at Carnegie Mellon University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University statistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $93,111 one year after graduating and $156,743 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for statistics?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for statistics graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is statistics at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 70% more than the national median for statistics ($92,425), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.