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, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in computational science.
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Carnegie Mellon is in the top 10% of the country for computational science. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in computational science from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #4 most popular school for computational science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Carnegie Mellon tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon computational science 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.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in computational science from Carnegie Mellon in 2022, 65% were men and 35% 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 computational science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computational science majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Theory | 118 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 23 |
| Cognitive Science | 17 |
| Biopsychology | 10 |
| Behavioral Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.