Statistics at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in statistics earn 150% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Harvard University Compares for Statistics
All 50 colleges reporting statistics 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 | $230,876 | $203,310 | #1 | $141,116 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $156,743 | $159,409 | #3 | $93,111 |
| 3 | Duke University Durham, NC | $152,782 | $163,957 | #2 | $97,197 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $133,986 | $121,918 | #6 | $83,227 |
| 5 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $130,189 | $127,910 | #5 | $82,681 |
| 6 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $123,676 | $130,092 | #4 | $75,095 |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $122,682 | $120,534 | #7 | $77,917 |
| 8 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $111,090 | $105,735 | #10 | $82,531 |
| 9 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $109,466 | $115,419 | #8 | $64,371 |
| 10 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $109,017 | $99,198 | #14 | $59,718 |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Natural Sciences | $95,507 | $69,242 | #1 of 9 |
| 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 statistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $141,116 one year after graduating and $230,876 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for statistics?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for statistics graduates, Harvard University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is statistics at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 150% more than the national median for statistics ($92,425).
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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.