Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT's urban campus stretches along the Charles River, offering students access to the city of Cambridge. The student body is known for its dedication to hands-on research and a culture of elaborate pranks. The university maintains off-campus research facilities like the Lincoln Laboratory and Haystack Observatory. A distinctive feature is the extensive underground tunnel system connecting many academic buildings.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. MIT's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 7% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $21,648, roughly 64% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | Aid > cost | $0 |
| $30K – $48K | Aid > cost | $0 |
| $48K – $75K | $4,621 | $18,484 |
| $75K – $110K | $13,696 | $54,784 |
| $110K+ | $46,627 | $186,508 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $60,156 | $240,624 |
Programs at MIT
12 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
|
$154,492/yr | Very High | 8.1x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
72
|
$109,288/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
68
|
$117,345/yr | Very High | 6.9x |
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Management Science
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67
|
$99,843/yr | Very High | 3.1x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
64
|
$80,139/yr | High | 4.2x |
| Mathematics and Computer Science Compare across schools → |
63
|
$126,153/yr | Very High | 4.2x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
63
|
$83,957/yr | Very High | 3.4x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
60
|
$54,773/yr | Very High | 4.2x |
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Biomedical Engineering
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58
|
$70,696/yr | High | 3.4x |
| Materials Engineering Compare across schools → |
56
|
$65,919/yr | High | 3.1x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
46
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$103,135/yr | Low | 3.3x |
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Neuroscience
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35
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$48,125/yr | High | 1.0x |
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