Education, General

Doctoral degree · Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

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$127,194Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$125,405Median earnings 4 years after
$132,114Median earnings 5 years after
$25,465Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at Harvard University earn a median of $127,194 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $87,373 four years after graduating (middle half: $65,101–$115,386). Median debt is $25,465, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Education, General (Doctoral degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lesley University
Cambridge
$105,865$75,166
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$72,570—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from Harvard University make?

The median salary is $127,194 one year after graduation and $132,114 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,465.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.