Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts. 7,601 undergraduates. Admits 4% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($17,559) equals 14% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($121,957). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 97% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 98% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $97,143 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $121,957 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,559 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
232 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 13 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 20 | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 28 | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 4 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 34 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 622 | $215,131 | $289,217 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $219,183 | $288,437 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $206,756 | — | — |
| Dentistry | 33 | $80,505 | $157,772 | — |
| Medicine | 182 | $81,073 | $149,076 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $51,675 | $63,620 | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | $45,115 | — | $19,250 |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Harvard University cost per year?
- The average net price at Harvard University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $19,148 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Harvard University graduates earn?
- Former Harvard University students earn a median of $121,957 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Harvard University?
- 97% of Harvard University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Harvard University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Harvard University is $17,559. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
