Private Research University
Yale University
Private Research University in New Haven, CT. Six-year graduation rate 96%. Median 10-year earnings $100,533.
Verdict High-return
Yale University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$100,533
Median debt at grad
$12,975
Mobility score
2.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
95.7%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $100,533 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 96%.
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.13 — 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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