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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for compsci students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 247 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #55 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon is $171,264. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carnegie Mellon was $865 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 255 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Carnegie Mellon. About 61% were men and 39% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 compsci majors earned their master's degree from Carnegie Mellon. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 821 |
| Information Technology | 169 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 43 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 37 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.