Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 97.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 96.3%
- Retention Rate
- 99.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $100,533
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,975
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $147,858 | $59,278 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $132,866 | $66,900 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $132,032 | $140,977 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $122,038 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $111,017 | $138,003 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | $100,414 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,213 | $118,849 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $95,473 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $86,621 | $12,562 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master | $70,176 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $66,941 | $62,532 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $63,625 | $62,778 |
| Architecture. | Master | $62,012 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $60,161 |
Outcomes Overview
Yale graduates earn a median of $100,533 ten years after graduation, placing them among the highest-earning college alumni nationwide. The typical monthly loan payment of $138 represents just 1.7% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt. With median debt of only $12,975, Yale's generous financial aid creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 1:8. The university's prestige opens doors to top consulting firms, investment banks, and top law schools. Yale's network spans from Wall Street to Silicon Valley to Washington DC. The 97% four-year graduation rate and 92.4% employment rate demonstrate strong career preparation. This combination of low debt, high earnings, and extensive alumni connections delivers a strong return on investment.