Harvard University
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard's main campus centers around the historic Harvard Yard. The university also has campuses in Boston, including one across the Charles River in Allston and another in the Longwood Medical Area. Harvard fosters a highly intellectual atmosphere, and its extensive library system is the largest academic library in the world.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Harvard University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 5% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $15,013, roughly 75% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $2,895 | $11,580 |
| $30K – $48K | $2,496 | $9,984 |
| $48K – $75K | $2,167 | $8,668 |
| $75K – $110K | $13,937 | $55,748 |
| $110K+ | $53,571 | $214,284 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $59,076 | $236,304 |
Programs at Harvard University
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
81
|
$152,251/yr | Very High | 8.3x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
77
|
$103,993/yr | Very High | 5.8x |
| Applied Mathematics Compare across schools → |
70
|
$114,279/yr | Very High | 6.5x |
| Statistics Compare across schools → |
68
|
$141,116/yr | Very High | 8.7x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
64
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$61,543/yr | Very High | 4.0x |
| Social Sciences Compare across schools → |
58
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$56,540/yr | High | 2.2x |
| History Compare across schools → |
58
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$53,468/yr | High | 3.0x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
55
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$41,501/yr | High | 3.3x |
| Cell Biology Compare across schools → |
48
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$51,569/yr | High | 2.7x |
| Natural Sciences Compare across schools → |
47
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$69,242/yr | Moderate | 1.9x |
| Neuroscience Compare across schools → |
40
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$46,993/yr | High | 2.2x |
| Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools → |
31
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$31,999/yr | High | 2.3x |
| English Compare across schools → |
24
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$30,838/yr | Very High | 1.7x |