The Best Universities for High-Paying Tech Jobs 💰

Key Takeaways

• In 2024, the average tech grad from Harvard earned $167,111 in salary—a $45,019 premium over the median tech grad at private institutions.
• Princeton University follows closely behind, with an average salary of $165,497 a decade after graduation.
• Tech grads make up 31% of California-based Harvey Mudd College, the highest share among the top 20 private colleges by wage premiums.

The Spectrum of Wage Premiums

As new tech grads face a fiercely competitive job market, even alumni from elite schools are are struggling to land roles.

In 2024, new grads made up 7% of hires—a 50% drop from pre-pandemic levels.

For perspective, research from Burning Glass highlights how Ivy league schools have commanded the highest wage premiums overall over the past decade, however the rush to build AI systems has shifted the hiring landscape significantly.