See how Tepper compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
Carnegie Mellon Tepper is known for its quantitative and analytical approach to business education. With strong ties to CMU's computer science and engineering programs, Tepper is ideal for students interested in business analytics, operations, and technology management.
With a class size of 211 students, Tepper offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 28.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $170,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 509% after accounting for two years of tuition at $69,800 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Tepper.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: CMU Tepper Employment Report 2024 (2024).
How Tepper ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16 | #30 | #17 | #28 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Tepper's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #16▲ 1 |
| 2025 | #17— |
| 2024 | #17— |
| 2023 | #17— |
| 2022 | #17— |
| 2021 | #17▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #18— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #30▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #32▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #31▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #33▲ 2 |
| 2021 | #35▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #34— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #17▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #18▼ 3 |
| 2020 | #15— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #28▼ 1 |
| 2024 | #27▲ 2 |
| 2023 | #29▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #30▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #31▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #32— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.
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