Published cost of attendance is $85,540. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,697, middle-income families pay around $2,091, higher-income families pay approximately $53,337.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $85,540 |
| Tuition and Fees | $61,676 |
| Room and Board | $21,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$66,474 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,066 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,697 |
| $30–48k | $2,991 |
| $48–75k | $2,091 |
| $75–110k | $9,941 |
| $110k+ | $53,337 |
Published cost of attendance is $85,540. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,697, middle-income families pay around $2,091, higher-income families pay approximately $53,337. Azimuth ranks Harvard University #311 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 78.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $134,794, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $158 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Harvard University earn median earnings of $134,794 four years after enrollment, placing Harvard University in the 99.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $39,274 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Harvard University in the 99.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Harvard University #1 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Harvard University's concentration in analytical and quantitative fields. Social Sciences accounts for 30% of degrees, with other STEM fields at 5% and Engineering at 4%. Computer Science combines large cohort scale with strong pay, anchoring much of the institution's return profile. Azimuth ranks Social Sciences #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 195 graduates earning median earnings of $78,996 four years after enrollment. The Economics program graduates 186 students with median earnings of $155,592, and Azimuth ranks Computer Science #15 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $203,169. American History (United States) and Political Science round out the top programs, with graduates earning median earnings of $70,679 and $95,838 respectively four years after enrollment.
