How much does Boing boing in the lecture hall at USC make on YouTube?
Boing boing in the lecture hall at USC · by Nathan Kessel
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$2.00/1,000 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
|
1,431,305
1.43M
|
$2,862.61 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,006,891
2.01M
|
$4,013.78 | |
|
February 2026
|
905,099
905.10K
|
$1,810.20 | |
|
March 2026
|
562,552
562.55K
|
$1,125.10 | |
|
April 2026
|
540,874
540.87K
|
$1,081.75 | |
|
May 2026
|
401,108
401.11K
|
$802.22 | |
|
June 2026
|
380,464
380.46K
|
$760.93 | |
|
July 2026
|
225,520
225.52K
|
$451.04 | |
|
August 2026
|
162,643
162.64K
|
$325.29 | |
|
September 2026
|
62,840
62.84K
|
$125.68 | |
| Total | 6,679,296 | $13,358.59 |
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.