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New York University

Private Research University in New York, NY. Six-year graduation rate 88%. Median 10-year earnings $82,509.

Verdict High-return
New York University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$82,509
Median debt at grad
$20,500
Mobility score
3.6
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
87.8%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $82,509 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 88%.

Green Flags
  • Debt-to-income ratio 0.25 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
  • Graduation rate 88% — well above the national average
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
  • ! Admit rate 9% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots

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How we evaluate New York University

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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