Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
BYU graduates demonstrate steady earnings growth throughout their early careers. Median earnings rise from $58,450 six years after enrollment to $66,055 at eight years and $75,790 at ten years, representing 29.7% growth between the six-year and ten-year measurement points.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings align with peer institutions — outcomes are in line with similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $11,069 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
BYU graduates maintain exceptionally manageable debt levels that support long-term financial stability. Median debt reaches $11,069, ranking at the 89th percentile nationally and sitting $12,099 below the peer median of $23,168.
BYU delivers excellent return on investment, ranking at the 93.3rd percentile nationally on the return index. While graduates earn $5,513 below demographic expectations, placing the institution in the below-average tier for this measure, the exceptional affordability creates substantial overall value.
Approximately 25.3% of BYU graduates continue to graduate or professional study, indicating balanced preparation for both workforce entry and advanced...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
BYU's strongest earnings outcomes concentrate in technology and business fields. Computer Science leads at $114,046, followed by Banking and Financial Support Services at $96,161, and Mathematical Statistics at $89,001.
Mechanical Engineering produces graduates earning $87,666, while Accounting Technology generates $84,993. These programs drive the institution's overall return performance and demonstrate BYU's strengths in preparing students for high-demand career fields.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show meaningful variation reflecting diverse career paths and program choices. The spread between the 25th percentile ($39,894) and 75th percentile ($119,196) creates a 3.0:1 ratio, indicating substantial differences in post-graduation opportunities.
