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:
- 20 Nobel Laureate Awards
- 12 Turing Awards
- 6 National Medals of Technology and Innovation
- 2 National Medals of Science
- 12 Churchill Scholarships
- 71 Fulbright Scholarships
- 33 Goldwater Scholarships
- 10 Academy Awards
- 124 Emmy Awards
- 47 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, 2017 Edition
- 25th Best National University
- Listed among the best universities for undergraduate research/creative projects, economic diversity, senior capstone, and largest proportion of international students
- 5th Most Innovative University
- 19th Most High School Counselor's Pick
- 7th 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:
- 64% of Class of 2017 was employed within six months of graduation
- 23% of the Class of 2017 chose to attend graduate school
- 8,600+ career coaching appointments
- 13,000+ students attended career fairs on campus
- 5,100+ internship postings and 12,000+ full-time job postings
- Average starting salary for a Carnegie Mellon graduate in 2017 was $84,710