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Physical Sciences at Brandeis University

Physical Sciences at Brandeis University

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Brandeis University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Brandeis University sits in Waltham, MA.

Studying Online at Brandeis University

Online coursework is an option at Brandeis University. Among 5,205 students, 401 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Brandeis University

Rankings can help you compare Brandeis University’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #9 of 18
Best Value Massachusetts #15 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #20 of 38
Best Value New England (Region) #31 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #171 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #495 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #9 of 18
Best Value Massachusetts #15 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #171 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #495 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Brandeis University

Students who complete Brandeis University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Brandeis University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,774
4 years $61,613
5 years $69,682

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Brandeis University earn a median of $61,613, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Brandeis University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Brandeis University comes in at $25,484.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Brandeis University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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