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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · Private Nonprofit · General
Brandeis University is a private nonprofit institution in Waltham, MA. With a 35% admission rate and 1,530 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,663 students, offers 24 programs with earnings data, and has a 87% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
35%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,530
Enrollment
3,663
Completion Rate
87%
Cost of Attendance
$82,123
In-State Tuition
$64,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,946
Programs
24
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 24 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($82K)
Showing 24 of 24 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,431 | $132,874 | $82,123 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,299 | $100,387 | $82,123 | 0.7x | |
| 3 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,806 | $96,146 | $82,123 | 0.7x | |
| 4 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,615 | — | $82,123 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,410 | — | $82,123 | 0.6x | |
| 6 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,641 | $69,682 | $82,123 | 0.6x | |
| 7 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,287 | $63,066 | $82,123 | 0.6x | |
| 8 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,770 | $75,110 | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Area StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,748 | $62,806 | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,943 | $68,486 | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,867 | $49,384 | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 12 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,494 | — | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,475 | $66,306 | $82,123 | 0.5x | |
| 14 | International/Global StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,874 | $69,903 | $82,123 | 0.4x | |
| 15 | AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,390 | $57,854 | $82,123 | 0.4x | |
| 16 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,057 | — | $82,123 | 0.4x | |
| 17 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,903 | $64,484 | $82,123 | 0.4x | |
| 18 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,397 | $57,832 | $82,123 | 0.4x | |
| 19 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,027 | $48,378 | $82,123 | 0.3x | |
| 20 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,895 | $82,123 | — | |
| 21 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $73,764 | $82,123 | — | |
| 22 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,557 | $82,123 | — | |
| 23 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,873 | $82,123 | — | |
| 24 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $50,720 | $82,123 | — |