Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at Carnegie Mellon University
Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from Carnegie Mellon University.
Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)
| Major Field | Median Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $160,116 |
| Statistics. | $88,506 |
| Electrical, Electronics, & Communications Engineering. | $114,223 |
| Business Administration, Management & Operations. | $80,196 |
| Systems Science & Theory. | $84,393 |
| Computer & Information Sciences. | $94,408 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $75,921 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft. | $25,194 |
| Economics. | $69,338 |
| Design & Applied Arts. | $89,859 |