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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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MIT Graduate Earnings Overview

$131,633

Median Salary (6yr)

$143,372

Median Salary (10yr)

$14,768

Median Debt

9.7x

Earnings / Debt

MIT graduates earn a median of $143,372 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $14,768. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at MIT

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	MIT Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$133,687	$75,000	+78%
Engineering	—	$128,339	$72,000	+78%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$110,514	$62,000	+78%
Physical Sciences	—	$85,560	$48,000	+78%
Business	—	$85,250	$55,000	+55%
Architecture	—	$74,400	$48,000	+55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%
Biological Sciences	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$54,250	$35,000	+55%

Most Popular Majors at MIT

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Engineering

29.7%

Computer Science

27.7%

Mathematics/Statistics

11.0%

Multidisciplinary

9.8%

Physical Sciences

7.8%

Biological Sciences

4.4%

Business/Marketing

3.5%

Is MIT Worth It? The ROI Verdict

MIT delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

MIT Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	MIT Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$133,687	$75,000	+78%
Engineering	—	$128,339	$72,000	+78%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$110,514	$62,000	+78%
Physical Sciences	—	$85,560	$48,000	+78%
Business	—	$85,250	$55,000	+55%
Architecture	—	$74,400	$48,000	+55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%
Biological Sciences	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$54,250	$35,000	+55%

MIT Salary & ROI FAQs

What do MIT graduates actually earn?

MIT graduates earn a median of $143,372 10 years post-graduation, up from $131,633 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at MIT have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at MIT include Computer Science ($133,687); Engineering ($128,339); Mathematics & Statistics ($110,514). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a MIT degree worth the cost?

A 4-year MIT degree costs about $47,260 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $143,372/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do MIT students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for MIT graduates is $14,768. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.