15 universities with the highest salaries after graduation

With the cost of living only getting higher, graduates may be stressed about earning enough to make it on their own after college. But depending on their alma mater, they may have a better shot at a higher salary than others.

Job search site Adzuna analyzed over 40,000 resumes between 2019 and 2023, looking at career pathways of recent graduates and jobs they are currently working in five years after graduation. After cross-referencing this with Adzuna's job market data, the search engine determined the average salary for graduates five years after graduation and ranked colleges accordingly. 

However, one's university doesn't necessarily define one's financial fate, underlines James Neave, head of data science at Adzuna. Neave points out that just one Ivy League school made it into the top 10, hinting at a lesser emphasis being placed on "big name" universities during the recruitment and hiring process. 

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Regardless of one's alma mater, Neave advises recent graduates to be confident in their skills and experience, and most importantly, do their research.

"Go beyond the job description and read reviews to understand expectations, explore company culture and gain insight into what interviewers are looking for," he says. "Seek out a mentor who can offer guidance on what the interview will be like. Their insights and interview tips can be invaluable."

While the name of the university may not be everything, it's also possible the colleges that ranked near the top offer better career resources and non-academic experience. Did your university make the list? 

Here are 15 universities turning out top earners, according to Adzuna.