Economic Impact

Harvard University is proud to call Massachusetts home. The Harvard community teaches, learns, and lives throughout the Commonwealth and the discoveries and knowledge the University produces fuel the regional economy by providing jobs, generating purchasing, and attracting companies.

local support, hires, purchases, and more

Dana Farber Building

Harvard hospital connections

More than 10,000 doctors across Boston work at one of Harvard's 14 affiliated hospitals and have a Harvard Medical School appointment.

employment opportunities

Employment opportunities

For 19 consecutive years, Harvard has been the largest employer in the City of Cambridge. The University has also provided nearly 800 summer jobs for Cambridge and Boston high school students since 2013.

Construction

Local spending

In fiscal year 2017, Harvard directed $1.7 billion in spending on construction, supplies, and services to companies based in Massachusetts.

2017–2018 Facts & Impact

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Harvard University is proud to be a partner in driving the region’s economy. Through research, innovation, employment, local spending, and financial aid, Harvard is committed to helping make Massachusetts a thriving region in which to live, learn, and work.

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