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Carnegie Mellon MBA

Tepper MBA Program Overview

  • Duration: 21 Months

  • Format: Full-time

  • Mode of Delivery: On-site

  • Summer Internship

  • Ranked 16th MBA Program by US News & World Report



When are the Tepper MBA Application Deadlines?

  • Round 1: October 2, 2023

  • Round 2: January 8, 2024

  • Round 3: March 4, 2024

  • Round 4: May 6, 2024

Tepper MBA - Carnegie Mellon


About the Program and application Requirements


Tepper MBA Admission Process

  • Online Application

  • Interview

  • Final Decision

CMU Tepper MBA Application Requirements

  1. Online Application

  2. Current Resume

  3. Two Essays (One written and one video)

  4. One re applicant’s essay in case of reapplicants

  5. One Professional Recommendation

  6. Academic Transcripts

  7. Official GMAT/GRE or EA Score or Approved Test Waiver

  8. English Language Test Proficiency - IELTS/TOEFL (If applicable)

  9. Application Fee of $200

  10. Admission Interview


What is the Tepper CMU MBA ranking?

 

The CMU Tepper MBA FT rank on various parameters is as follows.

FT MBA Ranking -Rank in 2023: 49

Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business is ranked 23rd among the top business schools in the world. The school has seen an impressive increase in salary percentage by 136%, which is a remarkable achievement. The school has also performed well in terms of career services, as it ranks 9th in this category. Additionally, 95% of students are employed within three months of graduation. However, the school's environmental, social, and governance rank is 70, indicating that there is room for improvement in this area. The faculty at Tepper School of Business is highly educated, with 96% of faculty members holding doctorates. The school has a diverse student body, with 30% female students and 38% international students. Despite its relatively high rank, the school ranks 63rd in terms of value for money, indicating that the cost of attending may be a concern for some students. Nonetheless, the school's alumni speak highly of it, as evidenced by its alumni recommend rank of 23. Overall, the Tepper School of Business offers a strong academic program with excellent career opportunities for its graduates.


Tepper MBA Class Profile Class of 2024 & 2023

  • Students: 192

  • Women: 31%

  • International Citizens: 56%

  • US Minorities: 60%

  • US Underrepresented Minorities: 17%

  • LGBTQ: 8%

  • Veterans: 5%

Age

  • Average Age: 29 Years

  • Middle 80% Age Range: 25-34 Years

GPA

  • Average GPA: 3.33

  • Median GPA: 3.36

  • Middle 80% GPA Range: 2.84-3.82

GMAT

  • Average GMAT: 702

  • Median GMAT: 710

  • Middle 80% GMAT Range: 640-750

Work Experience

  • Average Work Experience: 5.8 Years

  • Median Work Experience: 5.2 Years

  • Middle 80% Range: 3.1 – 9.1

  • Less Than One Year: 1%

Countries Represented: 22

Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Singapore, S. Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.

Academic Majors Represented

  • Engineering: 48%

  • Business/Commerce: 21%

  • Arts/Humanities: 4%

  • Social Sciences: 3%

  • Economics: 16%

  • Math/Physical Science: 6%

  • Other: 2%

Industries Represented

  • Technology/New Media: 24%

  • Financial Services: 16%

  • Consulting: 15%

  • Healthcare: 6%

  • Consumer Goods & Retail: 6%

  • Manufacturing: 5%

  • Government: 5%

  • Other: 22%

Class Profile - 2023

  • Total Students: 231

  • International Citizens: 34%

  • Women: 21%

  • Countries Represented: 29

  • Median Work Experience: 5.1 Years

  • Average GPA: 3.35

  • Average GMAT: 691

 

Academic Majors

  • Arts/Humanities: 6%

  • Business: 22%

  • Engineering: 33%

  • Humanities/Social Science: 6%

  • Mathematics/Physical Science: 2%

  • Other: 16%

  • Social Science: 16%

Tepper MBA Tuition, Scholarships and Courses

About tuition fee and scholarships

CMU Tepper Tuition

Tuition Fee for Full-time MBA Program is $72,800.

For Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, attending this university will incur various expenses, including , university fees, health insurance, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. The total cost for both intakes is $15,967 in addition to tuition for the fall and $13,155 in addition to tuition for the spring. University fees are consistent for both semesters at $464. Health insurance is provided for Fall 2022 but not for Spring 2023, with the cost for the fall intake being $2,812. Room, board, and miscellaneous expenses are the same for both intakes at $10,705. Books and supplies cost $725 for both intakes, and transportation costs are also consistent at $1,261. Overall, students should take these expenses into consideration when budgeting for their education at this university.

There are various payment plans and benefits available for students at Tepper.

Tepper MBA Employment Report

Class of 2022

Class of 2022 Full Time MBA Graduates Placements

 

  • Graduates received an offer within 3 months of graduation: 97%

  • Student Assessment of Career Services Rank 8th by The Economist 2021

  • Alumni Assessment of Career Services Rank 9th by Financial Times 2022

  • Median Base Salary (Full-time MBA 2022 Graduates):$148,067

 

Employment by Function

  • Consulting: 40.60%

  • Internal: 0.80%

  • Management/Strategy: 39.80%

  • Financial Services: 14.10%

  • Asset Management: 2.30%

  • Corporate (Analysis/Treasury): 2.30%

  • Investment Bank: 7.00%

  • Other: 2.30%

  • General Management: 10.90%

  • General/LDPs: 6.20%

  • Project Management: 0.80%

  • Strategic Planning/Business Development: 3.90%

  • IS/IT: 0.80%

  • Management: 0.80%

  • Marketing: 21.90%

  • Brand (B2C): 1.60%

  • Product/Industrial (B2B): 18.00%

  • Research/Analytics: 1.60%

  • Sales: 0.80%

  • POM: 6.20%

  • Operations Management: 2.30%

  • Production Management: 0.80%

  • Purchasing: 0.80%

  • Supply Chain Management/Logistics: 2.30%

  • Other: 5.50%

 

Average Compensation by Function

  • Consulting: $163,954

  • Management/Strategy: $164,325

  • Financial Services: $147,056

  • Asset Management: $115,000

  • Corporate (Analysis/Treasury): $130,667

  • Investment Bank: $168,333

  • Other: $131,667

  • General Management: $134,821

  • General/LDPs: $128,375

  • Strategic Planning/Business Development: $144,300

  • Marketing: $136,086

  • Product/Industrial (B2B): $135,931

  • POM: $128,375

  • Operations Management: $128,667

  • Supply Chain Management/Logistics: $133,333

  • Other: $128,333

 

Employment by Industry

  • Biotechnology/health/pharmaceutical: 6.20%

  • Biotechnology: 0.80%

  • Medical Product/Devices: 1.60%

  • Medical Services: 1.60%

  • Pharmaceuticals: 2.30%

  • Consulting: 39.10%

  • Management/Strategy: 35.90%

  • Technology: 3.10%

  • Consumer Products: 3.10%

  • Energy/Petroleum/Utilities: 0.80%

  • Financial Services: 16.40%

  • Asset Management: 1.60%

  • Commercial Bank: 0.80%

  • Diversified Services: 1.60%

  • Insurance: 2.30%

  • Investment Bank: 7.00%

  • Private Equity/Venture Capital: 1.60%

  • Other: 1.60%

  • Manufacturing: 2.30%

  • Other: 2.30%

  • Media/Entertainment: 1.60%

  • Entertainment: 1.60%

  • Real Estate: 0.80%

  • Technology: 28.10%

  • Electronics: 0.80%

  • Hardware: 0.80%

  • Internet/E-Business: 14.80%

  • Software: 10.20%

  • Telecommunications: 0.80%

  • Other: 0.80%

  • Other: 1.60%

  • Retail/Merchandising: 0.80%

  • Other: 0.80%

 

Average Compensation by Industry

  • Biotechnology/Health/Pharmaceutical: $129,250

  • Pharmaceuticals: $119,000

  • Consulting: $164,612

  • Management/Strategy: $166,752

  • Technology: $140,000

  • Consumer Products: $120,000

  • Financial Services: $145,000

  • Insurance: $138,333

  • Investment Bank: $168,333

  • Manufacturing: $121,667

  • Other: $121,667

  • Technology: $140,426

  • Internet/E-Business: $140,540

  • Software: $139,631

 

Employment by Region

  • Mid-Atlantic: 18.20%

  • Midwest: 11.60%

  • Northeast: 33.10%

  • South: 4.10%

  • Southwest: 6.60%

  • West: 24.80%

  • International

  • Asia: 1.70%

 

Average Compensation by Region

  • Mid-Atlantic: $151,818

  • Midwest: $164,786

  • Northeast: $147,588

  • South: $130,880

  • Southwest: $139,625

  • West: $146,921


Who were the top employers at Tepper in 2022 placements ?


The Class of 2022 Full-time MBA graduates at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business have secured employment with some of the top companies in the world. Among the top employers for Tepper graduates in 2022 are Amazon, Deloitte, Microsoft, PwC, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, EY Parthenon, Bain & Company, Google, AlixPartners, Capital One Financial Corporation, Jefferies Group, and TATA Consultancy Services. These companies are leaders in their respective fields, spanning industries such as technology, consulting, finance, and more. This diverse range of employers highlights the versatility of the Tepper MBA program, which prepares graduates for success in a wide variety of industries and roles. These top-tier employers are a testament to the high-quality education and career preparation provided by the Tepper School of Business

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