How much does I Paid A Random Student’s College Tuition make on YouTube?
I Paid A Random Student’s College Tuition · by MrBeast
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,951,615
1.95M
|
$2,927.42 | |
|
January 2026
|
6,941,230
6.94M
|
$10,411.84 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,518,216
3.52M
|
$5,277.32 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,726,129
2.73M
|
$4,089.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,331,677
3.33M
|
$4,997.52 | |
|
May 2026
|
32,292,202
32.29M
|
$48,438.30 | |
|
June 2026
|
20,205,044
20.21M
|
$30,307.57 | |
|
July 2026
|
30,114,691
30.11M
|
$45,172.04 | |
|
August 2026
|
9,021,182
9.02M
|
$13,531.77 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,930,839
2.93M
|
$4,396.26 | |
|
October 2026
|
2,863,208
2.86M
|
$4,294.81 | |
| Total | 115,896,033 | $173,844.05 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.