Stanford University — Stanford, CA

Human Biology

at Stanford University · Stanford, CA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $40,010/yr starting out — that's 33% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $12,136/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $52,917 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$82,162/yr

Starting Salary

$40,010

Finish Rate

92.8%

Household Income

$82,162/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $12,136/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $70,026/yr)

4 Years Total

$328,648

Typical Debt

$12,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$4,373

What You'd Really Pay

$52,917

That's about $136/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$400,100

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$52,917

Pays for Itself In

5.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$347,183

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed20.4/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.9/15

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.