by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer software.
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The bachelor's program at Carnegie Mellon was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #16 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer software from Carnegie Mellon in 2022 were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's computer software program at Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $70,280. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $97,389.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a master's degree in computer software from Carnegie Mellon. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 821 |
| Computer Science | 364 |
| Information Technology | 169 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 37 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.