Published cost of attendance is $82,730. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $-2,533, middle-income families pay around $1,480, higher-income families pay approximately $48,479.
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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) | $82,730 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,396 |
| Room and Board | $20,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $910 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$62,619 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,111 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | +$2,533 (stipend) |
| $30–48k | $93 |
| $48–75k | $1,480 |
| $75–110k | $11,555 |
| $110k+ | $48,479 |
Published cost of attendance is $82,730. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $-2,533, middle-income families pay around $1,480, higher-income families pay approximately $48,479. Azimuth ranks Massachusetts Institute of Technology #510 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 64.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,768; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,501. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $161,961, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $167 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn median earnings of $161,961 four years after enrollment, placing Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the 100th 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 $64,343 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the 100.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn median earnings of $132,300 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 99.8 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Massachusetts Institute of Technology's deep concentration in quantitative and technical fields. Engineering is the dominant program family, representing 31% of degree output, followed by other STEM fields at 7% and Social Sciences at 6%. Computer Science combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #3 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment , with 384 graduates earning median earnings of $225,141 — 2.1x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #1 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 142 graduates earning median earnings of $131,967, and Azimuth ranks Mathematics #3 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 126 graduates earning median earnings of $174,951. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering adds further depth, with 73 graduates earning median earnings of $161,118 — 1.6x the national benchmark for the field.
