by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carnegie Mellon; CMU as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, ranked #28 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 28 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 25 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 144 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Carnegie Mellon University conferred 114 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon; CMU earn a median of $96,846 a year. This is below $134,648, the median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,777 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Read more about Carnegie Mellon; CMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 144 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
