Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 3,618 undergraduates
All 26 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,363 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,135 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,536 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,784 |
| $110k and up | $54,885 |
| All families (average) | $35,736 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,384 | +$17,340 | clears the bar | $25,484 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $108,405 | +$67,361 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $95,872 | +$54,828 | clears the bar | $25,295 | 0.5 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $67,838 | +$26,794 | clears the bar | $26,787 | 1 yr |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's Degree | $75,580 | +$34,536 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $102,843 | +$61,799 | clears the bar | $48,240 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $123,460 | +$82,416 | clears the bar | $26,142 | 0.3 yrs |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's Degree | $79,908 | +$38,864 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Economics | Master's Degree | $87,354 | +$46,310 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,018 | +$32,974 | clears the bar | $23,333 | 0.7 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $68,179 | +$27,135 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1 yr |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,366 | +$25,322 | clears the bar | $25,694 | 1 yr |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,306 | +$13,262 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $65,481 | +$24,437 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $59,426 | +$18,382 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.