All Brandeis University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | — | $78,746 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $35,057 | $73,256 | $24,226 |
| International / Global Studies | $36,874 | $66,366 | $25,694 |
| English | $39,867 | $62,291 | $26,000 |
| History | $33,903 | $59,426 | $23,250 |
| Area Studies | $43,748 | $54,306 | $26,000 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $51,615 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $85,681 | $26,559 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,027 | $73,936 | — |
| Neuroscience | $32,397 | $68,179 | $26,499 |
| Biology | $37,475 | $58,384 | $25,484 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $47,410 | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $46,641 | — | $25,484 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | — | $58,676 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $55,806 | $108,405 | $26,000 |
| Economics | $57,299 | $95,872 | $25,295 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,431 | $123,460 | $26,142 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Brandeis University students earn a median $77,231 ten years after starting college, more than 70% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 86% graduate within six years.
Brandeis University majors questions
How many majors does Brandeis University offer?
Brandeis University offers 33 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Brandeis University?
Computer Science graduates from Brandeis University earn a median $123,460 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,142.
Which Brandeis University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Area Studies graduates earn the least: a median $54,306 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Brandeis University overview