by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Carnegie Mellon came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 148 students received their master’s degree in me from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #4 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,523 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Carnegie Mellon is $713 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from Carnegie Mellon. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $93,617 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 121 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Carnegie Mellon, about 79% were men and 21% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 536 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 134 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 109 |
| Robotics Engineering | 98 |
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