Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University Majors
Carnegie Mellon University awards bachelor's degrees in 51 fields, about 1,833 a year. The largest are Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 270 | $171,264 | $268,121 | $21,442 |
| Statistics | 172 | $93,111 | $156,743 | $21,375 |
| Electrical Engineering | 157 | $139,337 | $250,168 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration | 151 | $95,891 | $160,783 | $23,250 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 118 | $95,598 | $146,929 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 111 | $187,437 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 107 | $76,523 | $105,623 | $22,777 |
| Theater | 64 | $32,967 | $40,073 | $25,000 |
| Economics | 55 | $86,284 | $144,886 | $22,020 |
| Design | 42 | $66,274 | $138,588 | $24,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 | $110,378 | $23,125 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 36 | $109,648 | ||
| Physics | 29 | |||
| Music | 28 | $24,431 | ||
| Mathematics | 27 | |||
| Psychology | 27 | $82,433 | ||
| Civil Engineering | 26 | $105,199 | ||
| Materials Sciences | 26 | $119,715 | ||
| Biology | 25 | $23,506 | ||
| Chemistry | 25 | |||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 24 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 24 | $145,741 | ||
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 22 | $48,514 | $29,000 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 22 | |||
| Liberal Arts | 22 | $62,027 | $25,515 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 22 | |||
| Engineering | 20 | $110,208 | ||
| International Relations | 18 | |||
| Writing | 15 | $71,205 | ||
| Cognitive Science | 13 | $162,106 | ||
| Studio Art | 13 | $32,597 | $53,726 | $21,500 |
| Architecture | 11 | $73,439 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | |||
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 8 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | 6 | |||
| Film and Photography | 6 | |||
| History | 6 | |||
| Biopsychology | 5 | |||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | |||
| Romance Languages | 4 | |||
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 3 | |||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | |||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | |||
| Electromechanical Engineering | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Computer Science (270), Statistics (172), Electrical Engineering (157), Business Administration (151), Systems Science and Theory (118).
Which Carnegie Mellon University majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Computer Science ($268,121), Electrical Engineering ($250,168), Computer and Information Sciences ($187,437), Cognitive Science ($162,106), Business Administration ($160,783). Earnings are reported for 22 of Carnegie Mellon University's 51 programs.
How many majors does Carnegie Mellon University have?
Carnegie Mellon University awarded bachelor's degrees in 51 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names Carnegie Mellon University uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
