Natural Sciences at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in natural sciences earn 65% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvard University Compares for Natural Sciences
All 9 colleges reporting natural sciences 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,507 | $84,104 | #1 | $69,242 |
| 2 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $76,980 | $73,269 | #2 | $6,394 |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $68,243 | $70,847 | #3 | $28,107 |
| 4 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $56,555 | $55,565 | #4 | $27,081 |
| 5 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $56,124 | $51,069 | #6 | $33,647 |
| 6 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $55,102 | $50,139 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Logan University Chesterfield, MO | $48,922 | $52,455 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $38,323 | $38,975 | #9 | $22,252 |
| 9 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $36,429 | $39,795 | #8 | $33,145 |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $230,876 | $141,116 | #1 of 50 |
| Computer Science | $203,169 | $152,251 | #10 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $170,689 | $114,279 | #1 of 45 |
| Economics | $155,592 | $103,993 | #5 of 368 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $117,816 | $51,569 | #1 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $95,838 | $61,543 | #6 of 565 |
| Social Sciences | $78,996 | $56,540 | #3 of 87 |
| History | $70,679 | $53,468 | #22 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $70,167 | $41,501 | #13 of 82 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,428 | $30,838 | #231 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $46,993 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $31,999 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University natural sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,242 one year after graduating and $95,507 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for natural sciences?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for natural sciences graduates, Harvard University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural sciences at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 65% more than the national median for natural sciences ($57,935), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,767.
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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.