As part of the 374th Commencement celebrations, Harvard University awarded a total of 9,434 degrees across various schools and programs on Thursday.
This year’s graduating class represents a diverse range of fields, with degrees granted from Harvard College, the graduate schools, and the extension school. Below is a breakdown of the degrees awarded by each school.
Harvard College
Harvard College granted 2,014 degrees in total, comprising:
- 1,947 Bachelor of Arts
- 67 Bachelor of Science
Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
This school awarded 1,357 degrees, which included:
- 395 Master of Arts
- 275 Master of Science
- 7 Master of Engineering
- 680 Doctor of Philosophy
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
A total of 881 degrees were awarded, broken down as follows:
- 446 Bachelor of Arts (conferred by Harvard College)
- 67 Bachelor of Science (conferred by Harvard College)
- 7 Master of Engineering (conferred by GSAS)
- 26 Master in Design Engineering (conferred jointly with the Graduate School of Design)
- 79 Doctor of Philosophy (conferred by GSAS)
- 256 Master of Science (conferred by GSAS)
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School awarded 944 degrees, including:
- 802 Master in Business Administration
- 78 Master in Business Administration with Distinction
- 49 Master in Business Administration with High Distinction
- 15 Doctor of Philosophy (conferred by GSAS)
Harvard Divinity School
This school conferred a total of 140 degrees:
- 50 Master of Divinity
- 79 Master of Theological Studies
- 10 Master of Religion and Public Life
- 1 Doctor of Theology
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School awarded 784 degrees, including:
- 177 Master of Laws
- 602 Doctor of Law
- 5 Doctor of Juridical Science
Harvard Kennedy School
The Kennedy School awarded 618 degrees:
- 78 Master in Public Administration
- 249 Master in Public Administration (Mid-Career)
- 73 Master in Public Administration in International Development
- 206 Master in Public Policy
- 1 Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government (conferred by GSAS)
- 11 Ph.D. in Public Policy (conferred by GSAS)
Harvard Graduate School of Design
A total of 393 degrees were awarded:
- 126 Master of Architecture
- 24 Master of Architecture in Urban Design
- 65 Master in Design Studies
- 55 Master in Landscape Architecture
- 3 Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design
- 45 Master in Urban Planning
- 14 Doctor of Design
- 26 Master in Design Engineering (conferred jointly with SEAS)
- 35 Master in Real Estate
Harvard Graduate School of Education
This school awarded 766 degrees:
- 720 Master of Education
- 25 Doctor of Education Leadership
- 21 Doctor of Education/Philosophy
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School awarded 484 degrees:
- 82 Master in Medical Science
- 166 Doctor of Medicine
- 236 Master of Science
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
This school awarded a total of 66 degrees:
- 17 Master of Medical Sciences
- 12 Doctor of Medical Sciences
- 37 Doctor of Dental Medicine
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The T.H. Chan School of Public Health awarded 561 degrees:
- 374 Master of Public Health
- 155 Master of Science
- 18 Master in Health Care Management
- 14 Doctor of Public Health
Harvard Extension School
Finally, the Harvard Extension School awarded a total of 1,360 degrees:
- 133 Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
- 1,227 Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
The 2024-25 academic year saw Harvard University celebrate a record number of graduates, with a wide range of disciplines represented across its various schools.
These graduates have received degrees that reflect their hard work and commitment to advancing knowledge in fields ranging from business and law to public health, engineering, and more.
Each of these programs plays a crucial role in shaping the future of its respective field, and the graduates are well-equipped to contribute to society and drive innovation in their chosen careers.
