Yale University — New Haven, CT

English Language and Literature, General

at Yale University · New Haven, CT

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $48,264/yr starting out — that's 61% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.5 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $23,777/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $99,836 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$88,300/yr

Starting Salary

$48,264

Finish Rate

95.7%

$88,300/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $23,777/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $64,523/yr)

4 Years Total

$353,200

Typical Debt

$12,975

Interest You'd Owe

+$4,728

What You'd Really Pay

$99,836

That's about $148/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$482,640

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$99,836

Pays for Itself In

5.5 yrs

Salary Boost

+61%

Ahead After 10 Years

$382,804

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed20.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost8.1/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.4/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.