Earnings Distribution
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern UniversityEvanston | $65,997 | $69,797 | — | — | — |
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $167,839 | $183,529 | — | — |
 Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans | $65,538 | $98,216 | — | — | — |
 Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills | $39,708 | $63,565 | $76,660 | — | — |
 University of ArizonaTucson | $13,626 | $56,335 | — | — | — |
 Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe | $12,051 | $50,064 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,335 | — | — | — |
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 Northwestern University, approximately 19% 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.