Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Harvard University
Master's Degree
harvard.eduEarnings Distribution
How Harvard University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $68,115 | $70,895 | +4% |
| Stony Brook University | $74,387 | $79,801 | +7% |
| Duke University | $51,346 | $73,920 | +44% |
| New York University | $40,856 | $68,305 | +67% |
| Southern Methodist University | $57,967 | $66,748 | +15% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Harvard UniversityCambridge | $59,076 | $68,115 | $70,895 | — | — |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $94,745 | — | — | — |
 Villanova UniversityVillanova | $64,701 | $78,929 | — | — | — |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $74,387 | $79,801 | — | — |
 University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia | $66,104 | $68,293 | $64,920 | — | — |
 University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman | $9,595 | $64,717 | $61,644 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $52,955 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Harvard University, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.