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Economics at Brandeis University

Economics at Brandeis University

If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Brandeis University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Brandeis University sits in Waltham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 186 economics degrees were awarded at Brandeis University.

Online & Distance Learning at Brandeis University

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

Economics Rankings at Brandeis University

Rankings can help you compare Brandeis University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #16 of 22
Best Value Massachusetts #18 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #32 of 46
Best Value New England (Region) #33 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #210 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #411 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #16 of 22
Best Value Massachusetts #18 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #32 of 46
Best Value New England (Region) #33 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #210 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #411 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Brandeis University

Those who finish Brandeis University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Brandeis University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,099
2 years $61,558
3 years $68,055
4 years $83,021
5 years $97,302

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Brandeis University report median earnings of $83,021, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Brandeis University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from Brandeis University comes in at $25,295.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at Brandeis University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Brandeis University are 49% women (91) and 51% men (95).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 98 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 41% were women (40) and 59% were men (58).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 2
Asian 15
International (Nonresident) 55
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Brandeis University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 83 master’s economics degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 59% were women (49) and 41% were men (34).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 64
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Brandeis University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below the national average of 14%.*

Economics Doctoral Program at Brandeis University

Among the 5 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Economics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Brandeis University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Brandeis University

The Economics program at Brandeis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Quantitative Economics 151
Development Economics 35

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at Brandeis University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

References

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