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programs/mba/carnegie-mellon-tepper-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$188,281
employed at 3mo95.1%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$155,000
formatFull-time
teachingScientific approach to management (Management Science) combining analytical models, case studies, and experiential learning
Class Profile
class size200
avg age28
avg work experience5.4 years
women %41%
international %39%
Rankings
FT rank#41
QS rank#46
tierIII
WSO finance tierB
WSO consulting tierB
Admissions
GMAT Range
690-760
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 30, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3April 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Probability and StatisticsFinancial AccountingManagerial EconomicsOptimizationOrganizational BehaviorMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementStrategy
Elective Areas
EntrepreneurshipBusiness TechnologiesSustainabilityFinanceMarketing
Concentrations
AccountingBusiness TechnologiesCommunicationsEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceMarketingOperations ManagementOrganizational BehaviorStrategySustainability
Top Recruiters
AmazonMicrosoftMcKinsey & Company
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
IESE Business School (Spain)WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)CUHK (Hong Kong)SDA Bocconi (Italy)
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated MBA Program
  • -Personalized leadership coaching
  • -Accelerated decision making through analytics
ROI
total cost$155,000
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 30, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 30, 2025 (-429 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 30, 2025 (-399 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 30, 2025 (-399 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 30, 2025 (-368 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2025 (-337 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)