Is Brandeis University worth it?
Brandeis University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Waltham, Massachusetts (small city). It awarded 1,445 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, health policy analysis and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,493
Median earnings 4 years after
$76,742
Median earnings 10 years after
$77,231
Average net price
$35,736
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
1,445
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
3,618
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,475 | $58,384 | 127 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $39,943 | $75,580 | 89 |
| Economics | Master's | $69,189 | $87,354 | 76 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $37,494 | $67,838 | 67 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $55,806 | $108,405 | 60 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $80,431 | $123,460 | 50 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $57,299 | $95,872 | 49 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,770 | $74,018 | 46 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $43,748 | $54,306 | 44 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $32,397 | $68,179 | 43 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $36,874 | $66,366 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $89,111 | $102,843 | 37 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $35,390 | $57,423 | 31 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $64,496 | $79,908 | 25 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $45,287 | $65,481 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Health Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Management Science | Master's | 61 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Financial Mathematics | Master's | 52 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Master's | 50 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Master's | 48 |
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Sources: federal figures for Brandeis University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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