Columbia University in the City of New York

๐Ÿ“ New York, NY  ยท  Official Website โ†—

๐ŸŸข Excellent ROI
Break-Even 0.3 yrs
Lifetime Gain +$1,889,470
10-yr Median Salary $102,491
Grad Rate 96.1%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)
$71,845
Out-of-State: $71,845
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Median Salary (10 yrs)
$102,491
6-yr median: $88,535
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Median Graduate Debt
$21,500
Federal loans only
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Graduation Rate
96.1%
Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

โฑ Years to Break Even 0.3 years
$21,500 debt รท salary premium above HS grad median
๐Ÿ’ก Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)
+$1,889,470
Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 8,973 students.