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Yale University
New Haven, CT · Private Nonprofit · Ivy League
Yale University is a private nonprofit institution in New Haven, CT. With a 5% admission rate and 1,580 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 6,811 students, offers 13 programs with earnings data, and has a 97% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
5%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,580
Enrollment
6,811
Completion Rate
97%
Cost of Attendance
$85,120
In-State Tuition
$64,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,700
Programs
14
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 13 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($85K)
Showing 13 of 13 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $133,293 | $271,466 | $85,120 | 1.6x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,617 | $131,171 | $85,120 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Engineering ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,378 | — | $85,120 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,133 | — | $85,120 | 0.7x | |
| 5 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,466 | $123,834 | $85,120 | 0.7x | |
| 6 | Area StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,618 | $81,531 | $85,120 | 0.7x | |
| 7 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,700 | — | $85,120 | 0.6x | |
| 8 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,874 | — | $85,120 | 0.6x | |
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,769 | $130,467 | $85,120 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,045 | $62,925 | $85,120 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,299 | — | $85,120 | 0.5x | |
| 12 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,909 | — | $85,120 | 0.4x | |
| 13 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,624 | — | $85,120 | 0.4x |