Harvard Graduate School of Education

July 7, 2025, at 5 p.m.

The education school has created a number of individuals who have made significant contributions not just in education but in media, law, writing & several other sectors.

Some key figures of the HGSE alumni network are mentioned below:

·      Frank H. Wu: Former Dean at University of California

·      Clint Smith: American Writer & Poet

·      Jodie Picoult: American Writer

·      Mike Johnston: Mayor of Denver

·      Andrew McCollum: CEO of Philo

Harvard does not maintain off-campus accommodation services. But, it does maintain a dedicated room listing platform in partnership with some external accommodation partners. Interested candidates can use Harvard's off-campus housing portal to look for accommodation that best suits their needs & is in line with the budget.

Students looking for accommodation at university owned residential halls can expect the annual cost of living to be around INR 35-40 L. This includes various costs such as food, utilities, room rent, transportation, etc.

The cost may vary depending on the standard of living students pursue in Cambridge.

Yes, on-campus accommodation is available to students in the form of suites & apartments at university maintained residential halls.  All essential living facilities such as beds, drawers, desks, study rooms, recreation halls, kitchen & bathroom facilities are provided to students.

The halls also house the university's faculty & their respective families, creating an inclusive living environment. The city's public transportation facilities are just a short walk away too providing greater access to all that Cambridge has to offer.

Student life at the Harvard campus is as exciting as it can be with late-night discussions in the dining halls with friends taking over the nights, while some days are spent taking part in drama productions, athletic competitions & exploring Boston's museums among other fun activities.

The opportunity to meet new people never goes away as extracurricular activities are a common feature & students can always choose to be part of a student club based on personal interest.

Harvard graduates are always of demand to top public & private organizations, with graduates being employed at Adobe, Harvard, Business Insider & Council of the International Education Exchange.

Some students are also employed at Harvard's own business school & as part of public schools in Boston.

Education graduates are employed in multiple prominent sectors of the educational industry including higher education institutes, district or public schools, non-profit organizations, media, consulting & many more.

Of the 739 members of the Class of 2024, the majority (27%) are employed in higher education institutions.

As per the latest data, of the 739 graduates of the Class of 2024, 628 students secured employment within the first 4 months of graduation, at an employment rate of 85%.  

As per the latest employment data made available by the institute, the median salary earned by Ed.M. graduates at Harvard Education School graduates is USD 70,000 (INR 61.17 L). While Ph.D. graduates earn an even higher median salary of USD 79,500 (INR 69.47 L).