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Anushree Sinha

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Most of the Carnegie Mellon University graduates get placed in industries such as Engineering, Business Development, Education, Information Technology, Research, etc., and more, as per the historical data of the university's alumni. Given below is a graphical representation of the top industries in which the CMU University graduates work:

Carnegie Mellon University Sectors Placed

Note: In the above pie chart,  Others include Community & Social Services,  Consulting,  Sales,  Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.

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As of Fall 2023,  the total student enrollment of the Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA stands at 16,335. Out of these, the undergraduate student count is 7,604 and the graduate student count is 8,542. The Carnegie Mellon University international students are 7,322 in number and they come from 117 countries around the globe. 

ParticularsStatistics
Total Enrollment16,335
Undergraduate Students7,604
Graduate Students8,542
International Students7,332
International Undergraduate Students1,767
International Graduate Students5,504
Nationalities Represented117

When it comes to the ethnic breakdown, a vast number of students of the university are International, Asian,  White,  Hispanic, Black,  and more.

Ethnicity/RaceHeadcount of Students

International

7,332

Asian

3,276

White

2,871

Hispanic

1,023

Two or more races

520

Black

479

Native American

10

Pacific Islander

5

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Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA is one of the best universities to get into and thus, students must submit exceptional academic grades as well as excel in co-curricular activities. Fulfilling the required Grade Point Average is one of the major entry requirement at the university and international students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in the university. Apart from fulfilling the academic qualifications, some of the best practices that students can follow include acquiring strong letters of recommendations, submission of high&n

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Yes. CMU is worldwide a widely-renowned university, which offers world-class programs for their international students. As per the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh has obtained an overall rank of #31. Mentioned below are some of the reasons that make the CMU University Pittsburgh a top university:

ParticularsDetails

Overall University Ranking - Shiksha Rankings 2025

#31
AcademicsProvides more than 150 courses in leading fields of study
CampusHas state-of-the-art facilities, vast number of clubs and organizations, exceptional sports and recreational facilities, and more
DiversityIs home to more than 14,500 students from 100 countries around the globe
Placements

Post-graduation from the Business School, the average starting salary for the graduates stands at USD 156,291 (INR 1.3 Cr)

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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Given below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at CMU Pittsburgh:

  • Join clubs and participate actively in co-curricular activities;
  • Build a schedule and stay organized;
  • Engage in part-time jobs on and off campus;
  • Enjoy the beautiful city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
  • Do not procastinate studying; and
  • Find out a way to de-stress and engage in fun activities/events.

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At Carnegie University Pittsburgh, the average starting salary for the graduates is around USD 156,291 (INR 1.3 Cr). Whereas, the average total compensation is USD 192,175 (INR 1.6 L). Given below are some details of the Carnegie Mellon University placements:

ParticularsDetails
Placement Rate

94%

Average Salary

Average Starting Salary: USD 156,291 (INR 1.3 Cr)

Average Total Compensation: USD 192,175 (INR 1.6 L)

Top Recruiting CompaniesGoogle, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, etc.
Top IndustriesEngineering, Business Development, Education, Information Technology, Research, etc.

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.36

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On an average, the annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at Carnegie Mellon University is around 50 L, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (17 courses)
INR 21 L - 78 L
BE / BTech (20 courses)
INR 50 L - 53 L
MS (87 courses)
INR 9 L - 75 L
MIM (16 courses)
INR 21 L - 78 L
BSc (21 courses)
INR 53 L

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No, the Carnegie Mellon University does not offer any scholarships for their international students. Before getting enrolled in the university, all the overseas applicants are required to submit their proof of sufficient funds for the entire course of study. It is interesting to note that a range of scholarships for international students are offered by external agencies and philanthropists. Also, Indian students can avail one of the following scholarships in order to reduce the expensive cost of studying in USA:

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Studying at the Carnegie Mellon University can be considered expensive for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around INR 50 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
INR 21 L - 78 L
BE / BTech (20 courses)
INR 50 L - 53 L
MS (87 courses)
INR 9 L - 75 L
MIM (16 courses)
INR 21 L - 78 L
BSc (21 courses)
INR 53 L
MDes (2 courses)
INR 38 L
MA (12 courses)
INR 21 L - 59 L
BFA (7 courses)
INR 53 L - 54 L
Others UG (3 courses)
INR 53 L
BA  (17 courses)
INR 53 L
UG certificate (11 courses)
INR 1 L - 21 L
BBA (9 courses)
INR 53 L
MFA (6 courses)
INR 29 L - 30 L
INR 33 L - 34 L
BJMC (3 courses)
INR 53 L

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