City Rankings
Best Colleges in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Top colleges in Cambridge ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $85,726
Top Colleges in Cambridge
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIT #2 national | $143,372 |
| 2 | Harvard University #22 national | $101,817 |
| 3 | Hult International Business School #574 national | N/A |
| 4 | Lesley University #1117 national | $51,173 |
| 5 | Longy School of Music of Bard College | $46,543 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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