Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$68,293
93rd percentile
40th percentile in Pennsylvania

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How University of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Pennsylvania$68,293$64,920-5%
Stony Brook University$74,387$79,801+7%
Duke University$51,346$73,920+44%
Harvard University$68,115$70,895+4%
New York University$40,856$68,305+67%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$66,104$68,293$64,920โ€”โ€”
Villanova UniversityVillanova$64,701$78,929โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$52,955โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates

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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 University of Pennsylvania, 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.