by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Carnegie Mellon came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #55 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $161,723 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon, compsci students borrow a median amount of $21,442 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 247 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 701 |
| Information Technology | 177 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 94 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 74 |
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