The Value of a Carnegie Mellon Education
An Investment in Yourself. And Humankind.
The value of a Carnegie Mellon education can鈥檛 be summed up by numbers alone.
It鈥檚 also about freedom 鈥� the freedom to study across disciplines, so you鈥檙e never stuck in a one-size-fits-all future. It鈥檚 about relationships, too. The kinds you form with faculty, other students and alumni. Those bonds will support and inspire you throughout your life. But most of all, it鈥檚 about your contribution to the world. Because what you learn and do here will help drive society toward solutions that make life better for all humankind.
Where Every Kind of Outstanding Shines.
As a Carnegie Mellon student, you鈥檒l join a vast network of distinguished scholars, artists, entrepreneurs and scientists who鈥檝e collected prestigious awards that include Fulbright Scholarships, Nobel Prizes, Turing Awards, Tony Awards and more. That kind of recognition does more than add trophies to their mantel. It shows the world what you can accomplish, and it provides valuable connections to the industries you鈥檒l pursue, both while you鈥檙e here and after you graduate.
Count on Our Credibility.
When you choose Carnegie Mellon, you choose a university that consistently ranks among the top choices in many fields, including business and engineering programs. For听2024, U.S. News & World Report named us the 24th Best National University and the 24th Best Value School.
Ready for Whatever鈥檚 Next
We鈥檙e dedicated to helping you put your education into action. From one-on-one coaching at our Career and Professional Development Center to numerous career fairs, we help you uncover every opportunity.
The proof is in the professional success our graduates earn right out of the gate. They鈥檙e working in almost every sector, from emerging startups and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and government organizations. The average starting salary for Carnegie Mellon鈥檚 Class of 2023 was $111,814, varying by department, and 91% of the class was either employed or pursuing additional education within six months of graduation.
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