Systems Science and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in systems science and theory earn 67% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carnegie Mellon University Compares for Systems Science and Theory
All 6 colleges reporting systems science and theory 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $146,929 | $149,428 | #1 | $95,598 |
| 2 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $91,034 | $82,895 | #2 | $65,683 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $70,820 | $72,025 | #3 | — |
| 4 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $64,444 | $65,540 | #4 | $36,442 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $57,510 | $56,503 | #6 | $35,239 |
| 6 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $48,250 | $57,082 | #5 | $29,539 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University systems science and theory graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $95,598 one year after graduating and $146,929 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for systems science and theory?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for systems science and theory graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems science and theory at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 67% more than the national median for systems science and theory ($88,036), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.