Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · 4,535 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$153K
In-state tuition
$65K
Out-of-state tuition
$65K
Graduation rate
96%
Acceptance rate
5%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
7%
Earnings (all students)
$137K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 02139-4301 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$86K
Federal aid / UG
$517
Est. net price
$85K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1560 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 99% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 735 |
| Undergraduate composition | 21% White · 8% Black · 14% Hispanic · 35% Asian |
| Official website | web.mit.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $118K | $10K |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | $109K | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $104K | $15K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $85K | — |
| Mathematics. | $83K | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | $82K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $80K | $15K |
| Materials Engineering. | $80K | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $73K | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $47K | — |
| Biology, General. | $46K | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $44K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — MA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $71K | 90% | $16K | $89K |
| Northeastern University | $69K | 91% | $18K | $99K |
| Boston College | $74K | 90% | $18K | $112K |
| Harvard University | $65K | 97% | $13K | $122K |
| Berklee College of Music | $54K | 73% | $19K | $43K |
| Tufts University | $74K | 94% | $14K | $89K |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $63K | 90% | $26K | $114K |
| Bentley University | $63K | 88% | $23K | $126K |
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