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Costs & Aid

The Payoff Is Priceless

It’s hard to put a number on the worth of a Carnegie Mellon education.  "Invaluable" sums it up nicely.  Attending CMU is a proven investment in your future, and we work to ensure that this investment is available to anyone who hopes to pursue it.

$20,000

CMU graduates have, on average, less than $20,000 in student loan debt - the national average is $37,000.

$111,064

The 2023 graduating class had an average starting salary of $111,064.

91%

91% of our class of 2023 were employed or continuing education within six months of graduation.

Cost & Aid Fundamentals

Everything you need to know and want to ask.

Net Price Calculator

CMU offers a Net Price Calculator to give students and families a better idea of what their actual cost might be.  This tool is intended for U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens and permanent residents who plan on pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree but haven't yet applied to CMU.

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"Money was a large factor for me. The resources, connections and experiences I had at CMU were well worth it based on my aid."
Olivia '21