Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Master's
Median Earnings
$96,604
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$96,604
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$91,966
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,602
All programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
158
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$34,193
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$285/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$96,604
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $150,128 | $41,000 |
| Santa Clara University | $134,493 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $131,211 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $131,008 | $45,290 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $119,218 | $20,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,998 | — |
| University of Southern California | $116,771 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $112,491 | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $111,605 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $111,428 | — |
Other Programs at Carnegie Mellon University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $169,421 | $80,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $164,350 | $110,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $149,495 | $61,305 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $145,494 | $61,500 |
| Statistics | $142,883 | $21,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $135,289 | $51,970 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $133,193 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $126,932 | $24,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.