Massachusetts Institute of Technology— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$143,372
in 2021+54% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 54% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 1% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 7 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 89% | $16,324 |
| 1999 | — | — | 91% | $16,950 |
| 2000 | — | — | 91% | $14,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 91% | $13,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 92% | $11,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 91% | $8,851 |
| 2004 | — | — | 92% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 92% | $5,498 |
| 2006 | — | — | 94% | $5,498 |
| 2007 | — | — | 93% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $93,000 | — | 93% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94% | $6,910 |
| 2010 | $92,000 | $20,285 | 91% | $7,782 |
| 2011 | — | $20,300 | 93% | $9,611 |
| 2012 | $91,600 | $22,488 | 93% | $11,804 |
| 2013 | $89,200 | $21,467 | 93% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $94,200 | $21,816 | 93% | $11,564 |
| 2015 | $104,700 | $23,547 | 91% | $13,000 |
| 2016 | — | $22,968 | 92% | $14,539 |
| 2017 | — | $22,549 | 93% | $15,346 |
| 2018 | — | $20,771 | 94% | $11,625 |
| 2019 | — | $18,278 | 94% | $10,728 |
| 2020 | — | $16,636 | 95% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $143,372 | $16,407 | 96% | $12,462 |
| 2022 | — | $5,084 | 96% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,338 | 95% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,813 | 96% | — |
| 2025 | — | $20,111 | 96% | — |