Private Research University
Columbia University
in the City of New York
Private Research University in New York, NY. Six-year graduation rate 96%. Median 10-year earnings $102,491.
Verdict High-return
Columbia University in the City of New York · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$102,491
Median debt at grad
$21,500
Mobility score
3.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
96.1%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $102,491 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 96%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.21 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 96% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Admit rate 4% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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How we evaluate Columbia University in the City of New York
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