by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Stanford University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Stanford University landed the #68 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.This places the school in the Top 1% of the country for overall quality.For this achievement, Stanford received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in California, Stanford came in at #16.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Stanford took the #68 spot on the list.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 5% ranking.Stanford was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment.In addition, Stanford took the #16 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Stanford came in at #68. Stanford also ranked #16 for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Around 10,721 graduate students chose to attend Stanford University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Stanford is made up of 45.6% women and 54.4% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Stanford, around 35.1% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Stanford. Around 35.7% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
The typical graduate student at Stanford who borrowed carries a median debt of $10,492.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Stanford enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $192,637.
Doctoral degree recipients from Stanford earn an average early-career salary of $314,606.
After earning their professional degree from Stanford, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $246,159.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Stanford with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $331,747 |
| Law | $289,230 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $283,761 |
| Electrical Engineering | $256,291 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $227,320 |
| Communication & Media Studies | $170,213 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $161,655 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $147,202 |
| Medicine | $146,203 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | $144,702 |
Located in Stanford, California, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution.Stanford is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Stanford University.
Contact details for Stanford are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 650-723-2300 |
| Website: | www.stanford.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/stanford |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/stanford |
8.0% of the graduate students at Stanford University took at least one class online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 2 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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