Quantitative Economics at Carnegie Mellon University
If you plan to study Quantitative Economics, 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 is in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 quantitative economics degrees were granted at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Quantitative Economics graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Quantitative Economics graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 41% women (21) and 59% men (30).
Quantitative Economics Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 46 bachelor’s quantitative economics degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 43% were women (20) and 57% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Quantitative Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 35%.*
Quantitative Economics Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 5 master’s quantitative economics graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Quantitative Economics Graduates
Those who complete Quantitative Economics program at Carnegie Mellon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Quantitative Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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
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