Which US universities' graduates command the highest salaries?

Those with less than five years’ experience get $110,200, according to compensation data provider Payscale’s yearly College Salary Report, which ranks U.S. universities and colleges based on alumni’s median salaries.

This year’s report lists education and employment histories of 3.1 million graduates from 2,400 institutions.

Of the top 10, Harvard University ranks last with its alumni earning $95,600 per year in their early careers and $177,400 after 10 years.

In comparison, the median salary for 25-34-year-old graduates was $65,000 for women and $77,000 for men in 2023, CNBC reported, citing a study by think tank Pew Research Center.

Many of the top schools have robust STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs. Graduates with degrees in these fields generally command higher salaries than those who study liberal arts after graduation, according to CBS News.

Harvey Mudd College leads the top 10 in percentage of STEM degrees awarded at 74%, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with 66%, the United States Naval Academy with 54%, and Princeton University with 53%. The tuitions at these schools cost $57,000-68,000 per year.