11 Most Profitable Universities in America

8. University of Pennsylvania

Forbes’s rank: 21

Pay scale rank: 13 (early career pay – $62,000; mid-career pay – $124,000 )

The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. Pen’s history is marked by a few innovations – the University was first to adopt an interdisciplinary approach from Europe, which is still one of the institution’s distinguished features. It was also home to the first school of medicine in the US, first collegiate business school, first student union organization. As one of the best research institution in the states, Pen has been associated with many breakthrough discoveries including first general purpose electronic computer, rubella and hepatitis B vaccines, Retin-A, cognitive therapy, and so one. Additionally, according to “Billionaire Census”, the University has produced the greatest number of billionaires. Compared to other schools on the list, Pen is the most expensive one with the total costs of $64,200. Also, it has the second-smallest percent of students getting financial aid (62 percent) which averages $35,371.

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