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What careers do Carnegie Mellon University graduates actually get?

Explore real career paths from thousands of graduates. Find your next move with data, not guesswork based on Carnegie Mellon University from Pittsburgh, PA

Most popular careers for Carnegie Mellon University alumni

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  • All groups
  • Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18
  • Business and Financial Operations27
  • Computer and Mathematical42
  • Educational Instruction and Library32
  • Life, Physical, and Social Science32
  • Management22
  • All stages202
  • Student work121
  • Entry level65
  • Mid level18
  • Senior+27
  • All fields
  • Architecture5
  • Computer Science6
  • Human Computer Interaction5
Architectural and Engineering Managers
$135K - $207K (*) +1.43%
4 profiles
Chief Executives
$126K+ (*)
7 profiles
Commercial and Industrial Designers
$62K - $135K (*) +4.2%
5 profiles
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$134K - $216K (*) +1%
4 profiles
Data Scientists
$83K - $195K (*) +4.23%
5 profiles
Financial and Investment Analysts
$78K - $181K (*) +2.36%
6 profiles
General and Operations Managers
$67K - $164K (*) +1.65%
4 profiles
Physicists
$118K - $210K (*) +6.82%
5 profiles
Social Science Research Assistants
$46K - $101K (*) +2.91%
20 profiles
Software Developers
$103K - $212K (*) +0.61%
18 profiles
Teaching Assistants, All Other
12 profiles
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
$33K - $74K (*) +2.7%
10 profiles

(*) Estimated based on US statistics

Common questions

What are the most common careers for Carnegie Mellon University graduates?

The most common career paths for Carnegie Mellon University graduates are Social Science Research Assistants, Software Developers, and Teaching Assistants, All Other. This is based on 44 alumni profiles tracked by ClickWith.

Where do Carnegie Mellon University alumni work?

Carnegie Mellon University graduates are hired by employers including Electronic Arts (EA), Google and Pomona College. Use the career explorer above to see the full list.

Is Carnegie Mellon University a good school for tech careers?

Yes — Carnegie Mellon University graduates regularly pursue tech careers. The most common tech roles are Software Developers and Data Scientists. Approximately 95% of tracked alumni work in tech-related fields.

How do Carnegie Mellon University alumni careers progress over time?

Across 44 Carnegie Mellon University alumni profiles, we tracked 65 entry-level job records (0–2 years post-graduation), 18 mid-level job records (2–5 years), and 27 senior-level job records (5+ years).

Who are some notable alumni from Carnegie Mellon University?

Notable Carnegie Mellon University alumni include: Anthony L. — 6 careers across 10 companies; David (Wei) D. — 7 careers across 7 companies; Robert C. — 4 careers across 7 companies. See all notable alumni →

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