Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Carnegie Mellon University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Carnegie Mellon University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$63,829
Out-of-state tuition
$63,829
Average net price
$31,671
Last updated November 3, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Carnegie Mellon University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$80,514
4-year attendance
$322,056
4-year tuition
$255,316
4-year net price
$126,684
Carnegie Mellon University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,460 | $72,054 | $705/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,600 | $67,914 | $1,050/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,534 | $62,980 | $1,461/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,827 | $52,687 | $2,319/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $52,593 | $27,921 | $4,383/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Carnegie Mellon University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $169,421 | ~15 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $161,723 | ~16 months |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $116,935 | ~22 months |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $109,615 | ~24 months |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | $109,283 | ~24 months |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's Degree | $106,551 | ~24 months |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's Degree | $91,653 | ~28 months |
| Statistics | Bachelor's Degree | $89,636 | ~29 months |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | $85,039 | ~31 months |
| Systems Science and Theory | Bachelor's Degree | $82,123 | ~32 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,783 | ~33 months |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's Degree | $70,280 | ~37 months |
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Carnegie Mellon University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Carnegie Mellon University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
15.21%
Federal loan rate
35.50%
Median completer debt
$21,750
Median monthly payment
$231