Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 97.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 97.3%
- Retention Rate
- 98.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $101,817
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $174,023 | $278,414 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | $171,907 | $41,000 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $165,340 | $93,235 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $137,605 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $128,737 | |
| Statistics. | Bachelor | $128,716 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $117,916 | $49,681 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master | $106,421 | $63,553 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $98,670 | $25,465 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $97,071 | $70,763 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $96,183 | $20,525 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor | $90,856 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $88,198 | $28,268 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Doctoral | $87,604 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Doctoral | $84,653 |
Outcomes Overview
Harvard graduates earn a median of $101,817 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 13.7% with typical debt of $14,000. Monthly loan payments of $148 represent only 1.5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's legendary alumni network opens doors to top consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies where starting salaries often exceed six figures. Harvard's 380-year history has produced presidents, Supreme Court justices, and Fortune 500 CEOs who actively recruit from campus. With 97.3% of graduates employed and earnings that consistently rank among the highest nationally, Harvard delivers a strong return on investment despite its premium price tag.