2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Harvard University	151262	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Average Faculty Salary $151,262 6.0% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
2	Princeton University	148403	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Average Faculty Salary $148,403 4.0% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
3	Yale University	137155	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Average Faculty Salary $137,155 2.1% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
4	Columbia University in the City of New York	133945	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Average Faculty Salary $133,945 5.3% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
5	University of Pennsylvania	132785	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Average Faculty Salary $132,785 3.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
6	Cornell University	121471	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Average Faculty Salary $121,471 3.0% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
7	Brown University	116131	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Average Faculty Salary $116,131 3.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
8	Dartmouth College	105718	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Average Faculty Salary $105,718 0.8% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
9	Barnard College	101477	7.96	1,450 – 1,540	27738	60411	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Average Faculty Salary $101,477 3.0% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$151,262 6.0%

3.7%

1,510 – 1,590

$17,900

$99,572

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$148,403 4.0%

4.6%

1,510 – 1,570

$19,811

$87,815

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$137,155 2.1%

3.9%

1,470 – 1,570

$26,044

$81,765

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$133,945 5.3%

3.9%

1,510 – 1,590

$20,869

$88,535

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$132,785 3.3%

5.4%

1,500 – 1,570

$26,017

$90,555

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$121,471 3.0%

8.4%

1,490 – 1,570

$26,455

$87,830

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$116,131 3.9%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$105,718 0.8%

5.4%

1,500 – 1,580

$17,322

$82,541

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Ivy Group

$101,477 3.0%

8.0%

1,450 – 1,540

$27,738

$60,411

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$151,262
6.0%

$148,403
4.0%

$137,155
2.1%

$133,945
5.3%

$132,785
3.3%

$121,471
3.0%

$116,131
3.9%

$105,718
0.8%

$101,477
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