Published cost of attendance is $83,654. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,097, middle-income families pay around $14,468, higher-income families pay approximately $51,480.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $83,654 |
| Tuition and Fees | $66,246 |
| Room and Board | $18,166 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$51,710 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,944 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,097 |
| $30–48k | $6,994 |
| $48–75k | $14,468 |
| $75–110k | $24,865 |
| $110k+ | $51,480 |
Published cost of attendance is $83,654. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,097, middle-income families pay around $14,468, higher-income families pay approximately $51,480. Azimuth ranks Carnegie Mellon University #1204 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 15.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,750; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,130. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $132,971, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $246 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn median earnings of $132,971 four years after enrollment, placing Carnegie Mellon University in the 99.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks Carnegie Mellon University #14 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The degree mix at Carnegie Mellon University is anchored in Engineering, with Engineering accounting for 23% of degrees, Arts representing 7%, and Business contributing 7% — a concentration in quantitative and technical fields that corresponds to the strong earnings profile. Computer Science combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key contributor to Carnegie Mellon University's overall return story. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #1 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with 255 graduates earning median earnings of $268,121 — 2.5x the national benchmark for the field. The Statistics program graduates 189 students with median earnings of $156,743, and Azimuth ranks the program #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering adds further depth, with Azimuth ranking it #1 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and 166 graduates earning median earnings of $250,168. Across the lineup, Business Administration and Systems Science and Theory also post strong four-year earnings of $160,783 and $146,929 respectively, reinforcing the breadth of high-return pathways available at Carnegie Mellon University.
