Brandeis University — Waltham, MA

Area Studies

at Brandeis University · Waltham, MA

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $38,853/yr starting out — that's 30% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 17.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $35,736/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $152,290 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$86,448/yr

Starting Salary

$38,853

Finish Rate

86%

Household Income

$86,448/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $35,736/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $50,712/yr)

4 Years Total

$345,792

Typical Debt

$25,648

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,346

What You'd Really Pay

$152,290

That's about $292/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$388,530

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$152,290

Pays for Itself In

17.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+30%

Ahead After 10 Years

$236,240

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost15.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed3.9/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.9/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.9/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.