There’s no denying it, a private college education like Carnegie Mellon’s is expensive. We hope that you and your family will consider the value of a college education from Carnegie Mellon to be an investment in your future.
The value of education from an institution can be seen in the recognition afforded to members of the campus community. Carnegie Mellon students, alumni and faculty have received very prestigious awards including:
- 19 Nobel Laureate Awards
- 12 Turing Awards
- 6 National Medals of Technology and Innovation
- 2 National Medals of Science
- 12 Churchill Scholarships
- 65 Fulbright Scholarships
- 30 Goldwater Scholarships
- 7 Academy Awards
- 114 Emmy Awards
- 43 Tony Awards
Carnegie Mellon is a world-class institution of higher education. In recognition of the value of our education, a number of national and international organizations have recognized Carnegie Mellon as a leader in various fields.
U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges, 2016 Edition
- 24th Best National University
- Listed among the best universities for undergraduate research/creative projects, economic diversity, and largest proportion of international students
- 6th Most Innovative University
- 20th Most High School Counselor's Pick
- 6th Best Undergraduate Business Program
- 8th Best Undergraduate Engineering Program
Career and Professional Development Center Post-Graduation Report
Our Career and Professional Development Center is dedicated to helping you leverage the value of a college education from Carnegie Mellon. Here are some highlights from last year’s university wide and department specific post-graduation reports:
- Over 1,000 organizations recruited on campus during career fairs
- Over 8,600 job interviews were conducted on campus
- Students attended 5,800+ career coaching appointments
- 9,400+ students attended career fairs on campus
- There were 4,000+ internship postings and 6,300+ full-time job postings
- Average starting salary in 2014-2015 for a Carnegie Mellon graduate was $82,275