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Princeton University — career outcomes

NJ · IPEDS-sourced earnings

Princeton University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in New Jersey. This report summarises post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.

Median earnings after entry

6 years after entry
$87,815
8 years after entry
$112,152
10 years after entry
$110,066 (99th percentile nationally)

Top industries graduates enter

  • Finance
  • Consulting
  • Technology
  • Public Policy/Government
  • Academia
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Nonprofit

Sources