Graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) top the finance sector in terms of yearly salary at over $175,400 in the 10 years after graduation, followed by those from Harvard University and Princeton University, according to research firm Burning Glass Institute's data as shown in a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Other notable colleges include University of Pennsylvania, Darthmouth College and Claremont McKenna College, with salaries in the $161,000-162,000 range.
In the tech sector, Harvard University ranks top with a salary of $167,100, followed by Princeton University and Stanford University.
California Institute of Technology and Yale University came close behind with salaries of $161,100-162,900.
Ivy League schools also top the list in the consulting management field, led by Harvard University at $148,500, followed by MIT and Yale University.
Graduates of Princeton University and Stanford University can expect an income of $139,200-140,400.
The schools in the rankings have offered graduates an array of resources to enrich their careers, says Matt Sigelman, president of Burning Glass.
Graduates from Ivy League and prominent public universities have access to extensive alumni connections. Alumni from liberal arts colleges have developed soft skills that may aid in climbing the corporate ladder. Those who graduated from service academies possess valuable characteristics such as persistence and meticulousness, which could prove beneficial in their careers, he added.