by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Brandeis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Economics Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 163 students received their master’s degree in economics from Brandeis. This makes it the #3 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,299 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, economics students borrow a median amount of $56,716 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Brandeis was $2,011 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about Brandeis tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Brandeis. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Brandeis does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Brandeis make a median salary of $69,189. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
The economics program at Brandeis awarded 64 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.