Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology worth it?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts (midsize city). It awarded 3,814 degrees in 2024, most often in management science, computer science and mechanical engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$109,923
Median earnings 4 years after
$161,961
Median earnings 10 years after
$143,372
Average net price
$20,111
Completion rate
96%
Completions (2024)
3,814
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,535
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $103,135 | $147,998 | 271 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $190,333 | $258,152 | 182 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $154,492 | $225,141 | 161 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $204,731 | N/A | 141 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $83,957 | $131,967 | 109 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | $149,936 | $199,245 | 106 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $117,345 | $161,118 | 61 |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | $151,271 | $227,052 | 56 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | Master's | $81,382 | $100,130 | 48 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,139 | $122,093 | 42 |
| Physics | Bachelor's | $54,773 | $131,025 | 42 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $155,889 | $200,732 | 37 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $109,288 | $174,951 | 34 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | $66,501 | $87,003 | 30 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,696 | $111,738 | 29 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 701 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 323 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 236 |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | 199 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 131 |
| Financial Mathematics | Master's | 128 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 108 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Computer Science | Doctoral research | 86 |
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Sources: federal figures for Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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