Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 95.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 96.1%
- Retention Rate
- 99.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $143,372
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,768
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 3:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $157/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $165,236 | $41,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $150,045 | |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $137,214 | $44,052 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $127,993 | $11,077 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Doctoral | $126,504 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Doctoral | $126,504 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $121,226 | $10,967 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $117,572 | $9,751 |
| Nuclear Engineering. | Doctoral | $112,923 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Doctoral | $112,885 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $111,435 | $45,290 |
| Real Estate Development. | Master | $110,878 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $110,878 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $104,749 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $94,408 |
Outcomes Overview
MIT graduates enter the workforce with strong earning power and minimal debt burden. The median debt of $14,768 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.10, meaning graduates owe roughly one-tenth of their first-year salary. Monthly loan payments of $157 represent only 1.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate of 93.3% reflects strong demand for MIT talent in tech, finance, consulting, and research. Alumni command premium salaries at companies like Google, Goldman Sachs, and startups they often found themselves. With 10-year median earnings of $143,372 and low debt loads, this represents a strong return on investment despite the high sticker price.