Yale University Rankings by Salary Score™
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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 based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Yale Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $31,840 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $12,370 | $32,240 | |
| Cognitive Science | Not Reported | $66,890 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $127,400 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Economics | $19,500 | $90,860 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $11,270 | $40,020 | |
| History | $12,000 | $57,320 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $55,720 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Political Science and Government | $12,000 | $62,260 | |
| Psychology, General | $16,520 | $42,680 |
Salary Score ™ for Yale Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $108,010 | $114,450 | |
| Architecture | $61,500 | $64,710 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,500 | $148,660 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $12,000 | $38,910 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $66,000 | $62,260 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,910 | $25,530 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,650 | $94,410 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Music | $16,460 | $31,310 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $41,000 | $66,650 | |
| Public Health | $59,100 | $71,020 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,000 | $96,860 | |
| Religious/Sacred Music | Not Reported | $36,130 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $35,110 | $40,730 |
Salary Score ™ for Yale Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $126,400 | $130,670 | |
| Medicine | $46,900 | $64,490 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $147,560 |
Reviews by Program
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Best biology PhD program!!! Yale is a special Ivy. When I interviewed at Harvard and other top schools, PhD students are stressed and under a lot of pressure. Yale GSAS and the BBS program actually care about PhD students mental health and design programming for us while still being a world class research university.
The education is great, but teaches a way of thinking rather than hard technical skills. There's a lot of flexibility in the program if you want to pursue technical or quantitative skills, but it is a huge pain to work around and figure out one's schedule. You'll also be taking a lot of classes outside of your department, which can be isolating. Additionally, this is a very expensive program with little payoff. Yale's campus has plenty to do, but it's in a bubble - there's not much to do in New Haven. Mental... Read More