MIT OpenCourseWare
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @mitocw |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | History, Adults Education |
| Created | October 11, 2005 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.6 million |
| Total views | 561,065,587 |
| Videos | 8,159 |
| Global rank | #3,093 |
| Country rank | #1,011 in United States |
| Niche rank | #55 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $8,859 – $22,147 per month |
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MIT OpenCourseWare (@mitocw) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on October 11, 2005.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.6 million subscribers, 561 million total views and 8,159 videos, ranking #3,093 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
MIT OpenCourseWare is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2005, building an audience of 6,380,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 8,090 videos generating 539,407,255 total views, the channel maintains an average of 66,675 views per video. The channel evolved over 21 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 6,570,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 561,065,587 |
| Videos | 8,159 |
| Average views per video | 68,766 |
| Global rank | #3,093 |
| Rank in United States | #1,011 |
| Rank in Science | #55 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 6,513,846 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $8,859 – $22,147 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $106,306 – $265,765 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $763,049 – $1.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $1.8 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +213,713 |
| 7 days | +20,000 | +1,579,427 |
| 30 days | +50,000 | +6,513,846 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 5,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for June 21, 2032
- views: 1 billion, projected for May 16, 2032
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on MIT OpenCourseWare's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Strang's Final 18.06 Linear Algebra Lecture | May 15, 2023 | 3,695,130 | 61,137 |
| 2 | Lecture 1: Introduction to Power Electronics | July 17, 2024 | 2,634,132 | 55,176 |
| 3 | Lecture 1: Introduction to CS and Programming Using Python | April 11, 2024 | 2,465,481 | 50,840 |
| 4 | Lecture 1: Introduction to 14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics | June 27, 2024 | 926,975 | 17,158 |
| 5 | Lecture 1: Introduction to China's History | April 7, 2026 | 782,509 | 20,487 |
| 6 | Lec 1: Introduction to Principles of Microeconomics and Supply & Demand | April 2, 2025 | 648,401 | 14,217 |
| 7 | Lec 01. Introduction to Deep Learning | February 11, 2026 | 577,687 | 14,952 |
| 8 | Lecture 2: Analysis Methods and Rectifiers | July 17, 2024 | 510,755 | 8,377 |
| 9 | Lecture 1, Part II: Introduction of Financial Markets, Financial Terms and Concepts | December 3, 2025 | 499,877 | 9,146 |
| 10 | MIT Economist on Finance, AI, and Human Behavior | April 16, 2025 | 464,175 | 9,891 |
Niche and category
MIT OpenCourseWare's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #55 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#35) and Adults Education (#33).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #135 |
| History | #35 |
| Adults Education | #33 |
Channel keywords: MIT, OCW, OpenCourseWare, engineering, physics, calculus, mathematics, algebra, biology, science, lectures, learning, education, STEM
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References
- "MIT OpenCourseWare". YouTube.
- "MIT OpenCourseWare" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.