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MS Courses at Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Carnegie Mellon University MS Highlights 2026

The Carnegie Mellon University offers a 9 months to 4 years of MS program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 106 MS programs. The MS program can be pursued in specializations such as Robotics Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science Engineering, Software Development and Data Analytics. The Carnegie Mellon University MS first-year tuition fees for international students is USD 50,000 - 90,450. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in USA. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.

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M.S. in Computer Science

18 months

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₹52 L

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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (MSAII)

2 years

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₹54 L

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Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS)

2 years

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Master of Information Systems Management: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics

3.816 months

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₹75 L

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Master of Science in Computational Finance

18 months

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Master of Information System Management

4.116 months

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MS in Energy Science, Technology & Policy

3.91 year

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₹45 L

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Master of Science in Product Management

12 months

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₹71 L

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Master of Science in Computational Design (MSCD)

2 years

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Master of Science in Machine Learning

18 months

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Master of Science in Computational Design and Manufacturing

18 months

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M.S. in Software Engineering

4.118 months

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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

18 months

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Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM)

18 months

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M.S. in Computational Biology

3.918 months

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Master of Human-Computer Interaction

1 year

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MS in Robotics

5.02 years

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Master of Information Technology Strategy

3.71 year

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MS in Business Analytics

9 months

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Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS)

9 months

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Carnegie Mellon University MS Tuition Fees 2026

Students would have to pay somewhere in the range of USD 50,000 - 90,450 as the Carnegie Mellon University MS tuition fees. The Carnegie Mellon University MS program is available in the following specializations, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science Engineering, Software Development and Data Analytics. Apart from tuition costs, students are also advised to budget for the cost of living. Living costs include housing, food, and healthcare, among some other costs. Given below are the MS tuition fees across different specializations.

Carnegie Mellon University Course Name	MS Tuition Cost
Environmental Engineering	USD 50,100
General Medicine	USD 10,560
HealthCare & Hospital	USD 25,500
Information Systems	USD 83,610
Materials Science	USD 50,100
Mechanical Engineering	USD 50,100 - 57,436
Public Policy	USD 25,500 - 93,080
Robotics Engineering	USD 57,500 - 65,200
Software Development	USD 54,420 - 90,450
Statistics	USD 46,690

Fee components	Amount (for 9 months - 4 years)
Tuition	INR 9.5 L - 83.77 L
Hostel	INR 16.44 L
Insurance	INR 2.04 L - 2.72 L
Transportation	INR 21.96 K - 2.49 L
Others	INR 19.98 K - 13.35 L
Total fee	INR 28.4 L - 1.19 Cr

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Compare MS at Carnegie Mellon University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University	INR 9.53 L - 84 L	#20 US News, 2026
University of Washington Compare	INR 20.87 L - 66.46 L	#25 THE, 2026
Cornell University Compare	INR 18.77 L - 64.31 L	#12 US News, 2026
University of California - San Diego Campus Compare	INR 24.19 L - 71.18 L	#29 US News, 2026
Northwestern University Compare	INR 21.91 L - 80.55 L	#7 US News, 2026
University of California - Berkeley Campus Compare	INR 22.42 L - 78.55 L	#9 THE, 2026

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Carnegie Mellon University MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #52 in 2025. International students can check the Carnegie Mellon University rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#34	#47	#52
Country Ranking	#17	#19	#19

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3.9/5

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21% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships3.1

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.5

Safety4.4

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration2.9

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Master of Information Systems Management: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics - Batch of 2023

3.8

Not easy, but memorable and totally worth it.

Tips: The transition was easy if you know what to expect and what not to. You'll do your own chores, cooking, cleaning, laundry, groceries etc. You'll do your own furniture assembly, moving and all that difficult stuff, just like everyone else here. But what you'll gain is experience, friends and learn how to survive on your own. It's all a part of the process of becoming adjusted to life in the US. Good experiences.

Likes (Public transportation): College includes public transport in the fees. Buses, trains, etc. in Pittsburgh, are already included and the connectivity across the city via buses is very convenient. The buses run till late hours in the night, and CMU provides shuttle and campus escorts late into the night when buses are not available.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of permanent immigration/settlement is low since the H1b / Eb2 route has a lot of people from my country, causing extremely high wait times. You can be optimistic, but if things don't work out, have a backup in mind. The US allows you in for study/work realistically, that's all you should expect to be on a visa. If something works out otherwise, I'd call it an optimistic scenario using other routes, not the ground truth.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 105000

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering/MBA (Porto Business School) - Batch of 2026

3.9

Welcoming and open environment.

Tips: There were no major culture shocks apart from the fact that people are more direct in their approach and socialising is more than just an expectation. The culture is very academic and it can get competitive at times. Case studies and presentations are the norm, so you'll have to learn how to be a team player and work with people. There is ongoing support that doesn't subside after the first few days.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1700

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104500

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026Read more

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Master of Information System Management - Batch of 2026

4.1

All around academic excellence.

Tips: After moving here, I have not experienced any cultural shift, mostly because I think nobody moving after working for a few years and is from a metro city back in India, the lifestyle remains pretty much the same and there are just some more social rules and regulations to keep in mind that probably take a few days to get used to. I was fortunate enough to get 15% scholarship based on my academic excellence and profile. It gets deducted every semester. I am very satisfied with the course and the university. The institution offers excellent academic rigour with outstanding professors and really well designed courses.

Likes (Public transportation): College students have free public transport and this saves a lot of money as a student. There are plenty of options for public buses from the university to travel anywhere you want in the city. The university itself offers shuttle services for students including late night shuttles for those staying back in college post 10 pm.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of me settling in that country are below average because of visa issues and constant changes being introduced for the visa. I value flexibility with respect to travelling and going back to my home in India and because there is so much uncertainty around the visa.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1575

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110800

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026Read more

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Master of Computational Data Science (Human-Centered Data Science Concentration) - Batch of 2027

3.8

Great to polish yourself academically.

Tips: Studying here will surely be intense. You will have a heavy work load and you will also feel like you're falling behind. Remember that the process is the same for everyone and there are some helpful campus resources you can always take advantage of. I enjoy classroom discussions and the brand value of studying here is unmatched. Labs are well equipped as well and professors have been very helpful.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Energy Science, Technology & Policy - Batch of 2025

3.7

Great college for academically intense students.

Tips: My transition was smooth. I did not face a lot of problems. The cohort is small but everyone is accommodating and friendly. I got a 25% scholarship, which was through my course. I did not have to do anything for it. I like the university and my course a lot.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 98975

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Tangible Interaction Design - Batch of 2026

3.7

Place to aspire to study.

Tips: I have experienced a lot of change in my attitude and outlook on how I perceive things and situations. CMU has a very global campus, so you'll meet people from all over the world, especially India. Lots of resources as well, which you should make use of. People can be a bit more reserved than you'd expect, and the classes have a very high academic standard. Try not to burn out during your time here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 91375

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2025Read more

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How many international students are there on the CMU campus?

Answered 5 months ago

Carnegie Mellon's international student strength makes up about 45% of the total student population. Also the Indian-origin students currently studying at CMU amount to 1,700+

The enrollment trends for international students over the last few years are given below:

Year	International Enrollment	Indian Enrollment
Fall 2023	6,308	1,777
Fall 2022	6,701	1,947
Fall 2021	5,697	1,471
Fall 2020	3,951	1,080
Fall 2019	5,597	1,445

Ridhi

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What is the average starting salary at Carnegie Mellon?

Answered 6 months ago

Carnegie Mellon University average salary is around USD 151,215 or INR 1.32 Cr annually, whereas the average salary for the year 2023 was USD 121,617 or INR 1.06 Cr annually.

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Who are the top employers at Carnegie Mellon University?

Answered 6 months ago

The top employers for Carnegie Mellon University graduates are:

Amazon	Apple	Meta
Google	Microsoft	NVIDIA
Tesla	-	-

PRIYANKA

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Which is better in US News rankings: Carnegie Mellon or New York University?

Answered 9 months ago

Carnegie Mellon University and New York University are known to be some of the top universities worldwide and in USA. The comparative US News rankings of both universities are given as follows:

University Name	US News National University Ranking 2024	US News National University Ranking 2025
Carnegie Mellon University	24	21
New York University	32	32

Tasneem Hoda

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What are the various companies that hire from Tepper School of Business?

Answered a year ago

These graduates were placed at the top companies like Amazon, Bain, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cisco, Facebook, Google, HP, JP Morgan etc..

The top industries Carnegie Mellon MBA graduates got the placements are Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Financial Services, wi

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