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.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its computational science 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 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.