Where Carnegie Mellon University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all visual and performing arts bachelors's programs nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh | $63,829 | $24,307* | — | $26,000* | — |
 University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla | $15,265 | $34,401* | — | $20,000* | 0.58 |
 SUNY at Purchase CollegePurchase | $8,953 | $31,175* | $56,168 | $24,363* | 0.78 |
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $28,990* | $56,533 | $25,000* | 0.86 |
 Illinois State UniversityNormal | $16,021 | $24,384* | $35,909 | $22,000* | 0.90 |
 Clemson UniversityClemson | $15,554 | $24,229* | $41,676 | $26,972* | 1.11 |
| National Median | — | $24,306* | — | $25,500* | 1.05 |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Carnegie Mellon University, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 8 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.