U.S. median for this major: $67,632.
College Scorecard field of study; 91 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 16% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,776.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $83,654. College Scorecard.
Carnegie Mellon University Systems Science and Theory: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Systems Science and Theory nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Carnegie Mellon University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,097 | $37,844 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,994 | $29,095 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $14,468 | $60,187 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $24,865 | $103,438 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $51,480 | $214,157 | 1.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (79% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Systems Science and Theory graduates 4 years after graduating ($146,929) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $111,132 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Systems Science and Theory at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Systems Science and Theory graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | $146,929 | $23,250 | $31,944 | 94% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania Western University | $70,820 | — | $18,256 | 52% |
| 3 | La Salle University | $64,444 | $25,000 | $19,409 | 57% |
What families pay at Carnegie Mellon University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Carnegie Mellon University
- Acceptance rate: 12% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 94% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $114,862
- Full cost breakdown · all 91 majors · overview
Carnegie Mellon University Systems Science and Theory questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University Systems Science and Theory graduates earn?
Systems Science and Theory graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median $146,929 four years after graduating and $95,598 one year after. The U.S. median for Systems Science and Theory graduates across 6 colleges is $67,632.
How much debt do Carnegie Mellon University Systems Science and Theory graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Systems Science and Theory graduates of Carnegie Mellon University is $23,250, about 16% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,776.
Is Carnegie Mellon University a good school for Systems Science and Theory in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Systems Science and Theory graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn $146,929 four years out, $76,109 above the median for the same major across 3 Pennsylvania colleges ($70,820) and $79,297 above the U.S. median ($67,632). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Carnegie Mellon University rank for Systems Science and Theory in Pennsylvania?
Of 3 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Systems Science and Theory graduate earnings, Carnegie Mellon University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Carnegie Mellon University Systems Science and Theory: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university/majors/systems-science-and-theory (College Scorecard and BLS data).