Carnegie Mellon University
PA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
92/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $17K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $17K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $17K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $17K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $17K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $17K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $17K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $17K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $17K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Materials Science | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $20K | $58K | $78K | B | BUY |
| Systems Science and Theory | $20K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $20K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Psychology | $20K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | $21K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
| Music | $21K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |