Economics at Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
Brandeis University graduates in economics earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brandeis University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 76 | Boston University Boston, MA | $96,723 | $85,175 | #121 | $55,733 |
| 77 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $96,702 | $87,992 | #105 | $70,051 |
| 78 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $96,345 | $91,700 | #87 | $57,829 |
| 79 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $95,872 | $84,425 | #125 | $57,299 |
| 80 | Providence College Providence, RI | $95,590 | $94,146 | #77 | $69,364 |
| 81 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $95,440 | $86,844 | #109 | $62,091 |
| 82 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $95,318 | $94,747 | #76 | $55,905 |
Other Economics Credentials at Brandeis University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,189 | $87,354 | $28,500 |
Other Majors at Brandeis University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brandeis University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,299 one year after graduating and $95,872 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brandeis University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Brandeis University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Brandeis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,295.
← All data for Brandeis University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.