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:
- 59 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
- 13 Turing Award Recipients
- 35 Goldwater Scholarships
- 71 Fulbright Scholarships
- 10 Academy Awards
- 131 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
- 25th Best National University
- 5th in Business Programs
- 6th in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- 7th in Most Innovative Schools
- 7th in Best Colleges for Veterans
- 12th in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- 19th in Co-ops/Internships
- 20th in Senior Capstones
- 29th in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- 30th 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
- Average starting salary for a Carnegie Mellon graduate in 2019 was $90,271