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Ranked at #7 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for computer & information sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 356 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 999 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #8 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 74 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 356 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Carnegie Mellon in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 162 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 97 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences 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.
Of the 996 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Carnegie Mellon in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% 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 & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 672 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 821 |
| Computer Science | 364 |
| Information Technology | 169 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 43 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 37 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.