Carnegie Mellon University Reviews

  • 126 Reviews
  • Pittsburgh (PA)
  • Annual Tuition: $61,344
80% of 126 students said this degree improved their career prospects
91% of 126 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

anonymous
  • Reviewed: 12/20/2012
  • Degree: Public Policy
"Pros: You will meet a lot of diverse students and you work with faculty who have worked in the fields they are teaching. There are tons of opportunities for networking with employers and entrepreneurs, and there are lots of resources to use to find employment. Cons: I think the program is too career-oriented, which makes classes less challenging than they could be."
Sara Hoge
  • Reviewed: 12/5/2012
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Pros: Strongly competitive Great Quality of education Cons: Lack of Social Life"
Han Li
  • Reviewed: 12/2/2012
  • Degree: Business
"Pros: well recognized in the finance industry, very high ranking and good staff members on campus Cons: not as well resourced as this is an off-site program from the main campus"
Shuang Li
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Cee ais program is good but different from traditional civil work, if someone wants to study computional technology, it is the best."
Paul Manyisha
  • Reviewed: 11/29/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Pros: Good competitive school that is ranked high in the nation especially in its engineering program. Cons: Costly"
sneha prabha narra
  • Reviewed: 11/26/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"I am very happy to be here and for being a part of CMU. I am satisfied with the quality of education and the standards maintained by the school"
Denise Posluszny
  • Reviewed: 11/26/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a very social group, yet has very high academic expectations and the credentials to warrant it. Pittsburgh is a wonderful city that is student friendly, but has more to offer than just college life. And yes, you will have time to explore the city. Cost of living is very reasonable, and your id gets you a free bus pass. Unfortunately, the school use of technology is often lacking, which is surprising given the caliber of the computer science department. What is perhaps lacking in technology is made up for in professor accessibility. Professors teach the classes in engineering, and are around to answer questions regarding academics and life in general. Overall, CMU Engineering is a great choice for someone looking for something academically challenging in a fun and liveable city."
Robert Smith
  • Reviewed: 11/26/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Good engineering school with a good reputation."
Zhongnan Xu
  • Reviewed: 11/26/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"I'm in the chemical engineering department. Close knit department with a healthy work hard play hard attitude."
Qi Gu
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"The professors are very great, but I prefer more times spending on talking with them without doing homework by myself all day."
Varun Kasireddy
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Pros: Awesomeness is an understatement to this place."
Justine Woo
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"The location is close to other college campuses but the local transportation, food, and activities are limited. The workload is high and the teachers range from being the best I've ever had to somewhat mediocre."
Navid Kazem
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"The faculty members are very supportive and the work load is so high, so you need to study a lot at CMU."
Argha Namhata
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Pros: Great graduate program, state of art facilities, world renowned faculty and great research options. Cons: High tuition fees, Career opportunities mostly oriented towards Software field."
pratheek ravoori
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"cons- high tuition cost and limited scholarships pros- excellent faculty and students. Good chance for networking"
Avinash Yammanuru
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Pros: Excellent teaching faculty and use of available resources in the school. Cons: High tuition fees."
richa sharma
  • Reviewed: 11/25/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"CMU is one of the pioneer school in engineering and technology which has lot to offer to its students. The work load is enormous which might take you some time to adjust. Pittsburgh is very basic city with limited opportunities to explore around."
Nicholas Azzolina
  • Reviewed: 10/11/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"CMU is an extraordinary place. The talent within the study body elevates the level of education, and the top-notch faculty provide the precise level of challenge."
Andrew Star
  • Reviewed: 10/8/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"Excellent education (I can speak to the engineering department). Pittsburgh is not a bad city, but do not expect New York or Los Angeles. You will be disappointed."
Mohammad Jahanbakht
  • Reviewed: 10/8/2012
  • Degree: Public Policy
"Carnegie is a great school, small campus, few programs compared to large schools like Stanford but their programs are very rich in quality. Pittsburgh is a very nice and affordable and safe city to live in as well."