Princeton Student Outcomes

Princeton, New Jersey

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

97% vs. 41.9% national median

Graduation Rates for Princeton University
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	87% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	94% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	96% 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 Princeton University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Princeton University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$113,900 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Princeton University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$73,700 per year
after 7 years	$89,600 per year
after 8 years	$88,000 per year
after 9 years	$98,600 per year
after 10 years	$113,900 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Princeton University students who are working and no longer in school is $113,900, which is 232% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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