Carnegie Mellon University offers financial aid based on financial need, and eligibility varies based on our socioeconomically diverse student population. 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:
- 60 National Academy of Engineering Members
- 20 Nobel Prizes
- 26 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Members
- 20 National Academy of Sciences Members
- 6 National Medals of Technology and Innovation
- 12 Turing Award Recipients
- 39 Goldwater Scholarships
- 71 Fulbright Scholarships
- 10 Academy Awards
- 137 Emmy Awards
- 50 Tony Awards
- 12 Churchill Scholarships
- 11 Franklin Institute 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, 2020 Edition
- #25 - Best National University
- #5 in Business Programs
- #6 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #7 in Most Innovative Schools
- #7 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #12 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #19 in Co-ops/Internships
- #20 in Senior Capstones
- #29 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #30 Best Value School
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:
- 61% of Class of 2019 was employed within six months of graduation
- 27% of the Class of 2019 chose to attend graduate school
- 8,600+ career coaching appointments were booked
- 14,300+ students and alumni attended career fairs on campus
- The average starting salary for Carnegie Mellon's Class of 2019 was $90,271, but this varies based on department. Information about starting salaries within each department can be found on the Career and Professsional Development Center's website.