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Is MIT a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$172,386 Avg Total Cost

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Value Report

Is a MIT degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
#1 National Quality
Expensive Price

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is ranked #2,183 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Massachusetts Institute of Technology is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2183 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  2.59 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $172,386 in Total

The average MIT student's degree will cost an estimated $172,386. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $41,943 and a typical 4.11 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$41,943
Average Years to Graduate4.11
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$172,386

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average MIT student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your MIT degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$104,846 In-State With Aid
$297,819 Avg Cost No Aid
4.11 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how MIT value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$297,819#0F
All Students$172,386#2,183F
Only Students Receiving Aid$104,846#23A+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$297,819#F
All Students$172,386#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$104,846#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

About 75% of MIT students receive financial aid. Get more details on what MIT financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average MIT cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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