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.
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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.
Quantitative Economics Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Quantitative Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 204 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 250 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 204 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 250 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 204 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 250 |
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 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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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