Technical & Scientific Writing at Carnegie Mellon University
If you plan to study Technical & Scientific Writing, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 technical & scientific writing graduations were recorded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Technical & Scientific Writing graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Technical & Scientific Writing graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Technical & Scientific Writing Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 8 bachelor’s technical & scientific writing graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Technical & Scientific Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Technical & Scientific Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 25%.*
Technical & Scientific Writing Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 6 master’s technical & scientific writing degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Technical & Scientific Writing master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Technical & Scientific Writing Graduates
Graduates of the Technical & Scientific Writing program at Carnegie Mellon University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Technical & Scientific Writing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.