Education at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Master's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in education earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stanford University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
| 11 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $87,086 | $88,567 | #2 | $77,285 |
| 12 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $86,768 | $78,953 | #15 | $75,756 |
Other Education Credentials at Stanford University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $98,357 | $125,390 | — |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $261,816 | $193,776 | #2 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $255,667 | $199,761 | #1 of 48 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $206,093 | $133,371 | #1 of 40 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $181,705 | $159,472 | #5 of 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $167,632 | $121,408 | #3 of 83 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $147,375 | $111,760 | #4 of 25 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $147,202 | — |
| Area Studies | $116,125 | — | #1 of 10 |
| Genetics | $112,403 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | $112,118 | $83,740 | #6 of 81 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $69,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,967 one year after graduating and $88,065 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Stanford University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.