Brandeis University — Waltham, MA

Public Policy Analysis

at Brandeis University · Waltham, MA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $40,376/yr starting out — that's 35% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 14 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $33,885/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $144,886 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$82,123/yr

Starting Salary

$40,376

Finish Rate

86.1%

$82,123/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $33,885/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $48,238/yr)

4 Years Total

$328,492

Typical Debt

$25,648

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,346

What You'd Really Pay

$144,886

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

You'd earn (with degree)$403,760

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$144,886

Pays for Itself In

14 yrs

Salary Boost

+35%

Ahead After 10 Years

$258,874

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost18.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed8.4/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.6/20

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.