Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
98% vs. 41.9% national median| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 87% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 95% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 97% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Harvard University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Harvard University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
$136,700 vs. $34,300 national median| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $96,800 per year |
| after 7 years | $113,600 per year |
| after 8 years | $119,900 per year |
| after 9 years | $123,000 per year |
| after 10 years | $136,700 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Harvard University students who are working and no longer in school is $136,700, which is 299% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$6,500Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
5%Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
$67 per monthPercent of students actively repaying their loans
70% vs. 47% national averageIf you are having trouble affording your Harvard student loan debt, explore your options.
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166027 IPEDS survey data for Harvard University.
