Yale University Rankings Based on Salary
- Yale University ranks better than 99% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Yale University ranks better than 96% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
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Salary and Debt by Major at Yale University
We calculated a salary score for each of Yale University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Yale University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for Yale Bachelor's Degrees
Yale ranks higher than 99% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $31,839 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $12,369 | $32,236 |
| Cognitive Science | Not Reported | $66,889 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $127,397 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Not Reported | $33,990 |
| Economics | $19,500 | $90,856 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $48,432 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $11,267 | $40,017 |
| History | $12,000 | $57,318 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $55,718 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $57,318 |
| Political Science and Government | $12,000 | $62,260 |
| Psychology, General | $16,516 | $42,682 |
Salary Scores for Yale Master's Degrees
Yale ranks higher than 87% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $108,013 | $114,446 |
| Architecture | $61,500 | $64,706 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,500 | $148,663 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $65,332 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $12,000 | $38,906 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $66,000 | $62,260 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,905 | $25,525 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,652 | $94,408 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $76,460 |
| Music | $16,460 | $31,314 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $41,000 | $66,653 |
| Public Health | $59,098 | $71,015 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,000 | $96,855 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | Not Reported | $36,134 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $35,107 | $40,728 |
Salary Scores for Yale Doctoral Degrees
Yale ranks higher than 97% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $126,398 | $130,669 |
| Medicine | $46,900 | $64,493 |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $76,460 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $147,557 |
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