Brandeis
Brandeis Majors
Brandeis awards bachelor's degrees in 31 fields, about 1,358 a year. The largest are Biology, Economics, Business/Commerce.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 170 | $37,475 | $58,384 | $25,484 |
| Economics | 141 | $57,299 | $95,872 | $25,295 |
| Business/Commerce | 111 | $55,806 | $108,405 | $26,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 109 | $37,494 | $67,838 | $26,787 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 101 | $39,943 | $75,580 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | 92 | $80,431 | $123,460 | $26,142 |
| Political Science | 60 | $43,770 | $74,018 | $23,333 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 54 | $32,397 | $68,179 | $26,499 |
| Applied Mathematics | 52 | |||
| Area Studies | 51 | $43,748 | $54,306 | $26,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 38 | $36,874 | $66,366 | $25,694 |
| Sociology | 37 | $45,287 | $65,481 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 32 | $39,867 | $62,291 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | 28 | $46,641 | $25,484 | |
| History | 28 | $33,903 | $59,426 | $23,250 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 27 | $35,057 | $73,256 | $24,226 |
| Anthropology | 27 | $35,390 | $57,423 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 23 | $28,027 | $73,936 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 23 | $47,410 | $27,000 | |
| Mathematics | 19 | $85,681 | $26,559 | |
| Education | 18 | |||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 18 | $78,746 | ||
| Studio Art | 18 | |||
| Philosophy | 15 | |||
| Music | 12 | |||
| Physics | 11 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 | $51,615 | ||
| Theater | 10 | $58,676 | ||
| Film and Photography | 10 | |||
| Writing | 9 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at Brandeis?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Biology (170), Economics (141), Business/Commerce (111), Research and Experimental Psychology (109), Public Policy Analysis (101).
Which Brandeis majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Computer Science ($123,460), Business/Commerce ($108,405), Economics ($95,872), Mathematics ($85,681), Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services ($78,746). Earnings are reported for 19 of Brandeis's 31 programs.
How many majors does Brandeis have?
Brandeis awarded bachelor's degrees in 31 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names Brandeis uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
