Is Stanford University worth it?
Stanford University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Stanford, California (large suburb). It awarded 5,471 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, management science and mechanical engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$89,527
Median earnings 4 years after
$136,959
Median earnings 10 years after
$124,080
Average net price
$13,807
Completion rate
92%
Completions (2024)
5,471
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,554
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $162,001 | $259,944 | 196 |
| Education, General | Master's | $71,967 | $88,065 | 161 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $193,776 | $261,816 | 105 |
| Medicine | First professional | $79,753 | $114,132 | 99 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $138,613 | $214,907 | 91 |
| Civil Engineering | Master's | $83,740 | $112,118 | 61 |
| Computer Science | Master's | $199,761 | $255,667 | 52 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $121,408 | $167,632 | 52 |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | $50,179 | $81,529 | 47 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | $159,472 | $181,705 | 46 |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's | $49,741 | $115,206 | 39 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | $41,156 | $45,519 | 32 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | $105,695 | $131,650 | 29 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $98,104 | $112,700 | 29 |
| Education, General | Doctoral | $98,357 | $125,390 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 511 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 434 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 341 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 199 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's | 176 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 148 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 134 |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | 133 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's | 125 |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's | 117 |
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Sources: federal figures for Stanford University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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