Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
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.
Washington University graduates demonstrate steady earnings progression from early to mid-career periods. Median earnings advance from $78,073 six years after enrollment to $81,347 at eight years and $86,182 at ten years, representing 10.4% growth between the six-year and ten-year marks.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Strong relative performance — graduates earn notably more than peers at comparable institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $17,500 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Washington University graduates maintain manageable debt levels that compare favorably to peer institutions and support long-term financial stability. Median debt reaches $17,500, falling $6,681 below the peer median of $24,181 and ranking at the 81st percentile nationally for debt performance.
Washington University achieves exceptional return on investment, ranking at the 97.4th percentile nationally and among the highest we track. Graduates earn $2,820 beyond expectations compared to similar students, placing the institution at the 66.7th percentile for value creation relative to student demographics.
Approximately 29.5% of Washington University graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on program mix analysis with medium confidenc...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Program-level earnings reveal Washington University's particular strength in business and professional fields. Banking and Financial Support Services leads with exceptional earnings of $152,625, while Business/Managerial Economics produces $106,701 outcomes.
Computer Science generates strong earnings of $99,517 with the largest graduate cohort of 180 students. Engineering programs deliver solid mid-career earnings between $78,343 and $92,896, while Applied Economics shows strong performance at $80,729.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show substantial variation that supports diverse career paths and mobility potential. The distribution spans from $60,733 at the 25th percentile to $137,446 at the 75th percentile, creating a 2.3:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles.
