Private Research University
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
Private Research University in Cambridge, MA. Six-year graduation rate 96%. Median 10-year earnings $143,372.
Verdict High-return
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$143,372
Median debt at grad
$14,768
Mobility score
3.4
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
96.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $143,372 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 96%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.10 — 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 5% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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