Earnings Distribution
How Stanford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $44,736 | $85,854 | +92% |
| Georgetown University | $51,399 | $90,077 | +75% |
| Texas Tech University | $69,382 | $78,574 | +13% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $53,566 | $76,793 | +43% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $43,150 | $73,515 | +70% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Science, Technology and Society bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stanford UniversityStanford | $62,484 | $44,736 | $85,854 | — | — |
 Troy UniversityTroy | $9,792 | $85,672 | — | $11,809 | 0.14 |
 Texas Tech UniversityLubbock | $11,852 | $69,382 | $78,574 | $28,750 | 0.41 |
 James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg | $13,576 | $54,235 | $70,403 | $23,875 | 0.44 |
 Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti | $15,510 | $53,566 | $76,793 | — | — |
 Georgetown UniversityWashington | $65,081 | $51,399 | $90,077 | $13,250 | 0.26 |
| National Median | — | $44,736 | — | $21,234 | 0.47 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with science, technology and society 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 Stanford 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.
Sample Size: Based on 25 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.