No. 2: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
The Basics
School Type: Private Research—Engineering
Applicants Admitted: 10 percent
Median Pay: $99,500
30-Year Net Return on Investment for Graduates: $1,797,000
The Costs
Annual Cost: $52,000
Four-Year Graduation Rate: 91 percent
Total Cost: $201,000
Net Cost: $72,560
The Aid
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 65 percent
Average Annual Aid Package: $31,344
Total Discount: 63.9 percent